Prevalence of orofacial alterations in sickle cell disease: a review of literature
Braz. j. oral sci
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12(3): 153-157, July-Sept. 2013.
Article
Dans Anglais
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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.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
LILAS (Amériques)
Sujet Principal:
Maladies parodontales
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Radiographie
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Caries dentaires
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Hémoglobinose C
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Drépanocytose
Type d'étude:
Etude diagnostique
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Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
Limites du sujet:
Femelle
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Humains
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Mâle
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Braz. j. oral sci
Thème du journal:
Dentisterie
Année:
2013
Type:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Brésil
Institution/Pays d'affiliation:
Federal University of Bahia/BR
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