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Scleroderma and dentistry: every dentist is a scleroderma specialist
1Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, USA.
Journal of the Massachusetts Dental Society
|August 19, 2007
Summary
Scleroderma, an autoimmune disease, can cause significant dental issues like dry mouth and tooth decay. Dentists are equipped to manage these oral health complications for patients with scleroderma.
Area of Science:
- Rheumatology and Immunology
- Dental Medicine
Background:
- Scleroderma is a complex autoimmune disease impacting multiple organ systems.
- It presents with localized or systemic manifestations, affecting skin, lungs, kidneys, and the cardiovascular system.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline the diverse dental implications of scleroderma.
- To emphasize the role of dentists in managing oral health for scleroderma patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of known dental manifestations associated with scleroderma.
- Assessment of the dentist's capacity to address these oral health issues.
Main Results:
- Dental effects include xerostomia, microstomia, and idiopathic resorption of tooth and bone.
- Oral health is further compromised by medication side effects, GERD-related erosion, and poor hygiene.
- Physical and emotional impacts of scleroderma contribute to diminished oral hygiene.
Conclusions:
- Scleroderma patients experience a range of oral health problems requiring specialized dental care.
- General dentists possess the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively treat the dental manifestations of scleroderma.
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