Patient with Crohn's Disease Presents for Pain in Relation to Maxillary Teeth
Crohn's disease has been associated with poor oral health and oral health–related quality of life. Myriad-specific and nonspecific oral lesions have been associated with Crohn's disease. Oral lesions in patients with Crohn's disease may be a source of referred pain, especially if mucosal ulcerations o r orofacial granulomatosis are involved. The dental provider can play an important role in evaluating for and/or managing oral lesions in patients with Crohn's disease and thereby improving patients’ oral health and quality of life.
Source: Dental Clinics of North America - Category: Dentistry Authors: Payam Mirfendereski, Lauren Wilson, Katherine France Source Type: research