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.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Copyright (c) 2015 Poliana Ramos Braga Santos, Paula Dioné Casais e Silva Machado, Cristina Pinho Passos, Marcio Cajazeira Aguiar, Roberto José Meyer Nascimento, Maria Isabela Guimarães Campos
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