Prevalence of orofacial alterations in sickle cell disease: a review of literature
Braz. j. oral sci
;
12(3): 153-157, July-Sept. 2013.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-701298
ABSTRACT
AIM:
To evaluate the manifestations of sickle cell disease on the orofacial complex through a review of current literature concerning prevalence of dental caries, periodontal disease, temporomandibular joint disorders and radiographic alterations of maxillofacial bones.METHODS:
Full-text papers retrieved from MEDLINE and LILACS electronic databases were critically reviewed.RESULTS:
Alterations of maxillofacial bones are well documented in the literature, but studies reporting caries, periodontal condition and temporomandibular joint alterations in are scarce and inconclusive.CONCLUSION:
Further well-designed epidemiological studies are needed to indicate the real impact of this disease on the stomatognathic health, collaborating to improve public health policies.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Periodontal Diseases
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Radiography
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Dental Caries
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Hemoglobin C Disease
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Anemia, Sickle Cell
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Prevalence study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. oral sci
Journal subject:
Dentistry
Year:
2013
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Federal University of Bahia/BR
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