The Association Between Dental Caries and Salivary Buffering Capacity in Syrian Patients Diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease
Lynn Ahmad,
Abeer A Aljoujou,
Reem Nadra
et al.
Abstract:Background
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder caused by mutations in the
HBB
gene, resulting in the abnormal shape of red blood cells. This condition is accompanied by various oral manifestations including salivary gland dysfunction leading to a heightened susceptibility to dental caries. This disorder is primarily treated with hydroxyurea. This study aims to assess dental caries utilizing the decay, missing, filling teeth (DMFT) index and evaluate salivary buffer… Show more
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