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

• Main Authors: Poliana Ramos Braga Santos (Author), Paula Dioné Casais e Silva Machado (Author), Cristina Pinho Passos (Author), Marcio Cajazeira Aguiar (Author), Roberto José Meyer Nascimento (Author), Maria Isabela Guimarães Campos (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Universidade Estadual de Campinas, 2015-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...