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

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 ret...

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Main Authors: Poliana Ramos Braga Santos, Paula Dioné Casais e Silva Machado, Cristina Pinho Passos, Marcio Cajazeira Aguiar, Roberto José Meyer Nascimento, Maria Isabela Guimarães Campos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas 2015-10-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Oral Sciences
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Online Access:https://periodicos.sbu.unicamp.br/ojs/index.php/bjos/article/view/8641007