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Multiple sclerosis and its impact on dental care
Jashme Patel1, Ria Prasad2, Cathy Bryant3
1Department of Oral Surgery, King´s College Dental Hospital, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RW, UK. jashmepatel@nhs.net.
British Dental Journal
|September 11, 2021
Summary
Dental care for multiple sclerosis (MS) patients requires individualized treatment plans due to the condition's varied symptoms and severity. This review examines MS, its oral health impacts, and tailored dental care strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Dental Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) impacts around 130,000 individuals in the UK.
- MS presents with diverse and variable symptoms and severity.
- Dental care needs for MS patients fluctuate significantly over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the etiology, presentation, and management of multiple sclerosis.
- To explore the impact of multiple sclerosis on oral health.
- To discuss the provision of dental care for individuals with multiple sclerosis.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on multiple sclerosis.
- Analysis of MS impact on oral health.
- Exploration of dental care provision strategies.
Main Results:
- Multiple sclerosis etiology and presentation vary widely.
- MS significantly impacts oral health.
- Individualized dental care is essential for MS patients.
Conclusions:
- Dental care for MS patients must be tailored to individual needs.
- Management strategies should adapt to the changing nature of MS symptoms.
- Further research into optimal dental care for MS patients is warranted.
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