Neurofibromatosis 1 and dental caries
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Vivian Visnapuu & Kaisu Pienihنkkinen & Sirkku Peltonen & Risto-Pekka Happonen & Juha Peltonen
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2009
Description
A total of 110 patients with neurofibromatosis 1 (NF1) were evaluated for their dental health. Appropriate cohorts from national Finnish databases were used as reference. The results showed that NF1 patients presented lower rate of caries compared to controls in age groups under 35 years. The differences between NF1 patients and the reference population diminished by age. In conclusion, (1) NF1 per se does not predispose to caries; and (2) even if NF1 had an adverse effect on dental health, poor outcome can be counteracted with good personal dental care supported by well organized primary health care. The results of the present study are important to report since a common anecdotal perception is that the rate of caries may be higher in NF1 compared to reference population.
Clin Oral Invest (2011) 15:119–121 DOI 10.1007/s00784-009-0341-x Received: 28 January 2009 / Accepted: 17 August 2009 / Published online: 2 September 2009
