Association of sickle cell haemoglobinopathies with dental and jaw bone abnormalities

ConclusionPulp calcification and external resorption of the root were the most frequent dental alterations in sickle cell anaemia group, while in trait was higher frequency of changes in shape, size, periapex and root. Jaw bone changes were most prevalent in both homozygous and heterozygous subjects.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Oral Diseases - August 21, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Soraia de F átima Carvalho Souza, Halinna Larissa Cruz Correia de Carvalho, Cyrene Piazera Costa Silva, Erika Bárbara Abreu Fonseca Thomaz Tags: Original Article Source Type: research