Prevalence of oral abnormalities in chronic inflammatory gastrointestinal diseases: analysis of 10 cases

Abstract

Introduction: Chronic gastrointestinal inflammatory diseases (CGID) is a group of diseases that are Crohn's disease (CrD), ulcerative colitis and celiac disease (CD) whose origin is still uncertain and are characterized by having a chronic clinical course and interleave periods of remission with acute episodes. Oral manifestations in CGID are common clinical findings and may have ulcerations, enamel developmental defects, ulcers are the most frequent injuries. Objective: Verify the presence of oral abnormalities in patients with CGID and oral manifestations. Methods: Data collection was obtained through a questionnaire and clinical examination in 10 patients diagnosed with CGID. Results: Patients with CGID presented oral lichen planus, fissured tongue, supernumerary tooth, palatal torus, micro tooth, tooth agenesis, TMJ disorder, pyogenic granuloma, Alba line and rose Mummery tooth. The most frequent defect enamel development in patients with CD was diffuse opacity for CrD was demarcated opacity were ulcerative colitis and hypoplasia and other defects. Conclusion: In fact, the oral and dental manifestations may be part of CGID framework is important multidisciplinary integration in the treatment and monitoring of these patients. Furthermore, it was evident relationship between enamel development and changes CGID.