Prevalence of orofacial alterations in sickle cell disease: a review of literature

Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences

Poliana Ramos Braga Santos²  Paula Dioné Casais E Silva Machado¹  Cristina Pinho Passos¹  Marcio Cajazeira Aguiar¹  Roberto José Meyer Nascimento¹  Maria Isabela Guimarães Campos¹ 

[1] ,Federal University of Bahia Dental School Salvador BA ,Brazil

关键词: sickle cell anemia;    hemoglobin C disease;    dental caries;    periodontal diseases;    temporomandibular joint;    diagnostic X-ray;   

DOI  :  10.1590/S1677-32252013000300001

来源: SciELO

【 摘 要 】

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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