Connective Tissue Disorders and the Mouth

From Volume 35, Issue 5, June 2008 | Pages 294-302

Authors

Stephen Porter

MD, PhD, FDS RCS, FDS RCSE

Professor, Eastman Dental Institute for Oral Health Care Sciences and International Centre for Excellence in Dentistry, University of London

Articles by Stephen Porter

Crispian Scully

CBE, DSc, DChD, DMed (HC), Dhc(multi), MD, PhD, PhD (HC), FMedSci, MDS, MRCS, BSc, FDS RCS, FDS RCPS, FFD RCSI, FDS RCSEd, FRCPath, FHEA

Bristol Dental Hospital, Lower Maudlin Street, Bristol BS1 2LY, UK

Articles by Crispian Scully

Abstract

The connective tissue disorders frequently give rise to orofacial manifestations, especially dry mouth because of Sjögren's syndrome. In addition, the systemic complications of such diseases may impact upon the provision of oral health care. The present article reviews the consequences of connective tissue disorders of relevance to oral health care providers.

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