DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2018.v06i03.078

Pages: 1200-1204

Sickle cell anemia or sickle cell anemia is a chronic, inherited, autosomal recessive inherited hemolytic disease that may be a risk factor for periodontal disease. The objective of this study is to evaluate the periodontal health status of sickle cell patients followed at the Center for Research and Control of Sickle Cell Disease (CRLD) in Bamako. This was a cross-sectional descriptive study lasting six (6) months. It involved 446 sickle cell patients followed at the CRLD. Included were all patients who attended the CRLD and who agreed to answer the questionnaire and be examined. Patient and parent informed consent for minors was obtained prior to inclusion. An oral examination consisting of a dental examination, a periodontal examination and x-ray were performed. For periodontal examination, Loe and Silness plaque and gingival indices and CPITN index were used to assess plaque control, gingival inflammation, and treatment need, respectively.