Enhancing Oral Function through Long-Term Rehabilitation in Tongue and Non-Tongue Cancer Patients

Introduction

Oral cancer, particularly affecting the tongue, can significantly impair critical oral functions such as speech, eating, and swallowing, thereby degrading quality of life. Postoperative rehabilitation aims to restore these functions, yet evidence regarding the long-term efficacy of such interventions remains limited. The referenced study by Lin et al. (2025) critically evaluates the impact of an oral rehabilitation program on oral diadochokinetic (DDK), tongue pressure, and mouth opening in male patients with and without tongue cancer over a 6-month period.

Background and Clinical Significance