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RODRIGUES, Maria José; MENEZES, Valdenice Aparecida de  e  LUNA, Ana Cláudia Alves e. Oral health in patients with cell anemia. RGO, Rev. gaúch. odontol. (Online) [online]. 2013, vol.61, suppl.1, pp. 505-510. ISSN 1981-8637.

Sickle cell disease is most common hemoglobinopathies in Brazil and worldwide, and is characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin S (HbS or) that causes sickling (sickle) red blood cells. The clinical problems associated with the disease are directly attributed to the defect of hemoglobin in red blood cells. These include: hemolytic anemia, bacterial infections and pain crises. Sickle cell patients have medical conditions that may be intensified during dental treatment, so preventive measures are important because dental infections can precipitate crises vasoclusivas. The oral health status can cause great impact on overall health and quality of life of patients and the dentist plays an important role in preventing complications. Given these peculiarities of the disease and the scarcity of studies on its effects in the oral cavity, the aim of this paper is to present a brief literature review highlighting key aspects of sickle cell disease related to oral health.

Palavras-chave : Sickle cell anemia.; Oral manifestations.; Oral health..