Age-dependent oral manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1: a case-control study
Journal
Orphanet journal of rare diseases
Journal Volume
17
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2022-03-02
Author(s)
Thota, Eshwar
Veeravalli, John Jims
Manchala, Sai Krishna
Lakkepuram, Bhargavi Priya
Kodapaneni, Jayasurya
Wang, Li-Tzu
Ma, Kevin Sheng-Kai
Abstract
Most craniofacial manifestations of neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) are considered as a result of tumor compression. We sought to determine salivary changes, caries, and periodontal complications in NF1 patients without tumors in the oral cavity.
Subjects
Dental caries; Neurofibromatosis type 1; Oral complications; Periodontitis; Salivary gland dysfunction
Publisher
BMC
Type
journal article