Fogorvosi szemle, 2004 (97. évfolyam, 1-6. szám)

2004-06-01 / 3. szám

FOGORVOSI SZEMLE ■ 97. évf. 3. sz. 2004.

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Orosz M, Sonkodi I:

Oral manifestations in Crohn’s disease and dental management

Crohn’s disease is a systemic chronic inflammatory disorder, which may involve any part of the gastrointestinal tract, including the oral cavity. Bowel symptoms are the predominant manifestations, however during the course of the disease a lot of extra-intestinal complications may occur. The prevalence rates of oral manifestations varied between 5 to 20 per cent, but in pediatric patients the prevalence is much higher: 48 to 80 per cent.

The review gives an overview of the oral findings observed in patients with Crohn’s disease, and the potential implications of the disease for dental management are discussed.

Key words: Crohn’s disease, oral manifestations, dental management