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Dental findings and oral health status in patients with mucopolysaccharidosis: a case series

2012; Informa; Volume: 71; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3109/00016357.2011.654255

1502-3850

Lívia Azeredo Alves Antunes, Ana Paula Barreto Nogueira, Glória Fernanda Barbosa de Araújo Castro, Márcia Gonçalves Ribeiro, Ivete Pomarico Ribeiro de Souza,

Oral and gingival health research

To present a mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) case series evaluating oral manifestations (clinical and radiographic), oral health status and discussing its implications.All patients with MPS attending the Genetics clinic/Brazil were evaluated by means of anamnesis, clinical and radiographic examinations.The final sample consisted of 12 subjects (nine males and three females), with ages ranging from 3-31 years old. Concerning oral health, it was observed high levels of caries and periodontal problems. About oral manifestations, this study clinically observed more cases of delayed tooth eruption, thickness of alveolar process and thick lips. Radiographically, it was observed alterations on condyle, mandibular ramus and joint fossa.The dental changes in MPS population are high and consequently it is important to know them for differential diagnoses, early treatment intervention, prevention and education of both patients and parents/caregivers about oral health.