Assessment of Periodontal Health in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)
Journal Title: Journal of Advanced Medical and Dental Sciences Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited disease in individuals homozygous for hemoglobin S. Numerous oral manifestations of SCD that affect the oral mucosa, gingival tissue, mandible, nerve supply, and tooth enamel and pulp have been reported. Aim of the study: To assess the periodontal health in patients with sickle cell disease. Materials and methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Periodontics of the dental institution. A total of 30 patients with SCD from the medical hospital were included in the study group. Study group comprised of sickle cell disease patients of both sex and varying age groups. A control group of 20 patients matched for age and sex was also included. Study was conducted for a period of one year. Results: The number of male patients was 14 and he number of female patients was 16.The mean plaque index in sickle cell disease group was 3.11±1.16 and in control group was 2.1+0.89. The mean gingival index of sickle cell disease group was 2.75±1.77 and in control group was 1.82 + 0.87. Conclusion: The periodontal diseases are very prevalent in patients with sickle cell disease. Thus, preventive dental care is very important for SCD patients.
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Abid Majid
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