Year : 2018

Volume : Volume 9

Issue : Issue 1

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Dr. Purushottam Singh.
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Abstract

Background:  Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is an inherited disease in individuals homozygous for hemoglobin S. Individuals with SCD have a higher level of predisposition to developing periodontal disease due to the presence of these pathogens in the mouth, as well as alterations in their cellular and humoral immune response. Aim of the study: To assess periodontal health in patients with sickle cell disease.  Materials and methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Periodontics of the Dental institution. A total of 25 patients with SCD from the medical hospital were included in the study group. Study group comprised of sickle cell disease patients of both sex and varying age groups. A control group of 25 patients matched for age and sex was also included. Study was conducted for a period of one year.  Results: The number of male patients was 14 and he number of female patients was 11. The mean plaque index in sickle cell disease group was 3.96 ± 0.66 and in control group was 2.85 + 0.74. The mean gingival index of sickle cell disease group was 2.45 ± 1.03 and in control group was 1.93 + 0.79. on comparing the results, we observed that results are statistically significant for Plaque index and Gingival index.  Conclusion:  Within the limitations of the present study, it can be concluded that the periodontal diseases are prevalent in patients with sickle cell disease. Thus, preventive dental care is very important for SCD patients.

Keywords: Sickle cell anemia, periodontal health, gingivitis.