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Abstract
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetically derived disorder characterized by the presence of an abnormal hemoglobin molecule, designated as hemoglobin S (HbS). It is one of the most common genetic disorder worldwide, with an estimated 70 million people carrying the sickle gene. This article describes the dental considerations in managing a 6-year-old child suffering from SCD (SS type).Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID： 17951932 DOI： 10.4103/0970-4388.36566
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent ISSN： 0970-4388