The difference in symmetry of the enamel defects in celiac disease versus non-celiac pediatric population

Autor: Viviana Marisa Pereira Macho, Maria Conceição Antas de Barros Menéres Manso, Diana Maria Veloso e Silva, David José Casimiro de Andrade
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2020
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Zdroj: Journal of Dental Sciences, Vol 15, Iss 3, Pp 345-350 (2020)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1991-7902
DOI: 10.1016/j.jds.2020.02.006
Popis: Background/purpose: Dental enamel defects are related to celiac disease and the dentists are in a perfect situation to identify and report suspected cases. The aim was to evaluate the symmetry of enamel defects in a pediatric Portuguese population with celiac disease and compare it with healthy controls. Materials and methods: a case-control study was performed in 80 patients with celiac disease and 80 healthy individuals aged 6–18 years old as controls. Data was collected by a questionnaire and clinical observation. Colour, type, and site of enamel defects were recorded and classified according to Aine criteria. Data analysis was performed, and any p-value
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