Oral Rehabilitation of a Patient with Sickle cell anemia - Case Report

Abstract

Sickle cell anemia patients with dental anomalies represent a difficult challenge for the prosthetic dentist. Proper treatment planning with the medical and dental management of these patients are important prerequisites for successful results. This case report describes a 70-year-old female patient was referred to a dental clinic sickle cell anemia. It was found that the lower anterior and posterior teeth have experienced significant wear, leading to the exposure of the dentin. Furthermore, there are several areas without teeth present in both the upper and lower jaws. This case report describes a full-mouth rehabilitation of a sickle cell anemia patient with worn-down dentition including the treatment planning, medical consultation, correction of vertical dimensions of occlusion, preparation, and restoration with porcelain fused to metal crowns. It was concluded that the manifestations and degrees of severity are influenced by several factors, such as the stage at which the disease is identified, the patient's age, the frequency of hospitalizations, the need for blood transfusions, and the necessity for ongoing medication, among other considerations.