Oral health status in children and adolescents with Fanconi anemia.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to investigate the caries experience, dental care level, and oral hygiene in children and adolescents with Fanconi anemia. METHODS: Decay-missing-filled teeth index, restorative index and simplified oral hygiene index were examined in two groups of children and adolescents: FA, diagnosed with Fanconi anemia (n = 35) and a healthy control group, non-FA (n = 35). Oral hygiene habits were assessed through questionnaires completed by parents. RESULTS: FA group presents higher decay-missing-filled teeth index values, dental care index, oral hygiene index. Nevertheless, no statistical difference was observed between the groups. Frequency of visits to the dentist was higher in the non-FA group. Frequency of tooth brushing was higher in FA group and it was performed by the subjects without the help of their parents. CONCLUSIONS: No difference was observed in caries experience, dental care level, and oral hygiene in children and adolescents with FA when compare with non-FA.