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Anemia: Considerations for the Dental Practitioner
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: Received: 17 January 2021 / Approved: 18 January 2021 / Online: 18 January 2021 (09:09:12 CET)
Version 2 : Received: 14 February 2021 / Approved: 17 February 2021 / Online: 17 February 2021 (10:45:35 CET)
Version 2 : Received: 14 February 2021 / Approved: 17 February 2021 / Online: 17 February 2021 (10:45:35 CET)
How to cite: Aoun, G.; Aoun, P.; El-Outa, A. Anemia: Considerations for the Dental Practitioner. Preprints 2021, 2021010306 (doi: 10.20944/preprints202101.0306.v2). Aoun, G.; Aoun, P.; El-Outa, A. Anemia: Considerations for the Dental Practitioner. Preprints 2021, 2021010306 (doi: 10.20944/preprints202101.0306.v2).
Abstract
Anemia is a condition of decreased red blood cell number or hemoglobin concentration, or of disturbance in their function, ultimately leading to decreased oxygen transport to tissues. Many factors and diseases may lead to anemia, with wide manifestations systemically as well as orally. Therefore, a sound understanding of this condition is essential for the dental practitioner, with emphasis on alerting signs, dental management and proper communication with patient’s physician.
Subject Areas
Anemia; dental; management; oral manifestations
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Commenter: Georges Aoun
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2- We added two details to the table 1:
- Stem cell transplant in case of children and teenagers in SCA
- Decreased levels of vitamine B12 and/or folate in Vitamin B12- and folate- deficiency anemias