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Reinhard E Friedrich

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Decayed, missing, and restored teeth in patients with Neurofibromatosis Type 1.

2017

Background NF1 is a relatively frequently occurring autosomal dominant inherited disease. There are conflicting reports about oral health status in NF1. The aim of this study was to analyze the dental status of patients with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). Material and methods Radiographs of 179 patients with NF1 were analyzed for decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) in a cross-sectional, retrospective study. The results were compared to age- and sex-matched controls of individuals not affected by NF1. The NF1 group was differentiated for facial tumor type and localization. Results Missing teeth were more frequently registered in the NF1 group. On the other hand, decayed teeth were mor…

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