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

AUTOR(ES)

Santos, Poliana Ramos Braga, Machado, Paula Dioné Casais e Silva, Passos, Cristina Pinho, Aguiar, Marcio Cajazeira, Nascimento, Roberto José Meyer, Campos, Maria Isabela Guimarães

FONTE

Braz. J. Oral Sci.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2013-09

RESUMO

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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