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- Title
Oral health in patients with Prader-Willi syndrome: current perspectives.
- Authors
Bantim, Yasmin Comoti Vita; Kussaba, Sérgio Takashi; Carvalho, Gilberto Paiva de; Garcia-Junior, Idelmo Rangel; Roman-Torres, Caio Vinícius Gonçalves
- Abstract
aima, Boa Vista, RR, Brazil Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a rare complex multisystem disorder and presents several aspects related to dentistry. The purpose of this review is to present current perspectives about oral health in patients with PWS. Delay development, hyperphagia, foamy and highly viscous saliva raise the risk of caries and contribute to tooth wear. Cariogenic foods uncontrolled consumption allows to obesity and dental problems progress worsening systemic disorders. These factors can be controlled. The success in follow-ups with caries free and oral health controlled demonstrate the importance of multidisciplinary team intervention corroborated by support at home from birth to adulthood. Thereby, current perspective on the disease is that there is possibility of proper maintenance of oral health in PWS patients. Guided care interferes positively with the overall well-being and quality of life of the individual with PWS and their family. A multidisciplinary team with a focus on teaching patients and family members will help minimize eventual problems.
- Publication
Clinical, Cosmetic & Investigational Dentistry, 2019, Vol 11, p163
- ISSN
1179-1357
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2147/CCIDE.S183981