Association between sickle cell disease and the oral health condition of children and adolescents
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most prevalent monogenic hereditary pathology associated with the presence of hemoglobin SS in the world. It can affect individuals, leading to changes in the face and body, causing a deficiency in dental and bone tissue formation that can ultimately resu...
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Language: | English |
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BioMed Central Ltd.
2018
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