Sickle cell anemia is an inherited defect that affects the structure and synthesis of
hemoglobin. In sickle cell trait, the affected individuals carry one gene for the abnormal …

The orthodontic treatment of patients with medical disorders is becoming an increasing
aspect of modern day practice. This article will draw attention to some of the difficulties faced …

Sickle cell disease is one of the most common autosomal recessive genetic diseases. It
gives rise to abnormally shaped red blood cells with altered function, the primary clinical …

Background Sickle cell disease is the most common single gene disorder and the
commonest haemoglobinopathy found with high prevalence in many populations across the …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessive hematological disorder that results in
defective red blood cells (RBCs). These RBCs become sickled in shape, have a shortened …

The aim of this study was to investigate possible associations between sickle cell anemia
(SCA) and the severity of dental malocclusion (MO). This was a retrospective cohort study of …

Introduction Due to advances in the field of medicine, early diagnosis and high-quality
medical management has become available for medically compromised patients. This …

Sickle cell anemia is a common hereditary hematologic disease. It affects many systems and
tissues in the body, including the mouth. Delayed tooth eruption, an uncommon degree of …

Abstract Patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SDC) suffer from many systematic manifestations
such as muscular imbalance, absence of labial scaling, and changes in the osseous skull …

Objective: To characterize the craniofacial features of patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA).
Materials and Methods: Fifty patients with SCA in the north of Minas Gerais, Brazil, were …