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Dental tissues of sickle cell anemia and its impact on the quality of life related to oral health

20231 citationOpen accessUniversité de Kinshasa (UNIKIN)

Abstract

The present study strongly confirmed an association between dental caries and missing teeth with sickle cell anemia. Secondly, the quality of life for SCA participants seems to be poor, compared to the control group.

Research topics

  • Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
  • Iron Metabolism and Disorders
  • Folate and B Vitamins Research

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DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2023.08.004

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