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Multiple sclerosis: an update for oral health care providers

Dena J Fischer1, Joel B Epstein, Gary Klasser

  • 1Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, UIC College of Dentistry, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois 60612-7213, USA. fischerd@uic.edu

Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics
|September 1, 2009
PubMed

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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease affecting young adults, causing progressive disability. This update focuses on orofacial symptoms and dental care for individuals with MS.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Immunology
  • Oral Medicine

Background:

  • Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, inflammatory, demyelinating central nervous system disease.
  • It predominantly affects young adults and is rising in prevalence and incidence.
  • MS involves relapsing-remitting periods leading to permanent neurological deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To update oral health care providers on orofacial manifestations of MS.
  • To outline essential dental considerations for patients diagnosed with MS.
  • To bridge the gap between neurological care and oral health management in MS patients.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on MS and its orofacial impacts.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for MS.
  • Synthesis of clinical observations regarding MS-related oral symptoms.

Main Results:

  • MS can present with diverse motor and sensory disturbances in the orofacial region.
  • Specific dental management strategies are crucial for patients with MS.
  • Early recognition of orofacial symptoms aids in MS diagnosis and management.

Conclusions:

  • Oral health care providers play a vital role in managing patients with MS.
  • Understanding MS pathophysiology is key to addressing orofacial symptoms.
  • Integrated care approaches improve outcomes for individuals with multiple sclerosis.

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