Caries experience and salivary aspects in individuals with fragile X syndrome

• Main Authors: Cristhiane Olívia Ferreira do AMARAL (Author), Fabiana Gouveia STRAIOTO (Author), Marcelo Henrique NAPIMOGA (Author), Elizabeth Ferreira MARTINEZ (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2017-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is the most common cause of hereditary mental retardation, but studies on the oral health condition of these patients are rare. The aim of this study was to determine the experience of dental caries in individuals with FXS, by examining the saliva profile, oral hygi...