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Oral findings in paediatric patients with severe heart, liver, and kidney failure prior to organ transplantation.

I LandénAnnika Emilia NorrmanE SalmelaTimo JahnukainenHellevi Merja A RuokonenHeikki AlapulliJaana Sisko Helenius-Hietala
Published in: European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry (2024)
Children with liver or heart disease seem to have a higher combined dmft/DMFT score, indicating a higher prevalence of caries compared to children with kidney disease. Prevention of dental caries, along with promoting a good oral hygiene routine and regular check-ups, is suggested in these patient groups.
Keyphrases
  • young adults
  • heart failure
  • intensive care unit
  • emergency department
  • pulmonary hypertension
  • oral health
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