Thalessemia is a disorder mainly affecting The Middle East and the Indian subcontinent population, causing changes in the red blood cells amongst other organs of the body. Minor thalessamia cases are seldom encountered by dentists for regular checkup, fillings, root canal, dental implantations etc.As dentists and caregivers we should be aware that these group of patients require extra care and caution. Body’s capacity to stop bleeding, & reduced haemoglobin levels with varying amount of damage to liver, spleen and kidney are seen. Thalessamia patients require treatment to be prompt and with minimally invasive forms for treatment. It is recommended that a prophylactic dose of antibiotic coverage is given to prevent infection spread.
Thalessemia Patients
Thalessamia patients may have changes in the shape and position of the jaw requiring more extensive orthognathic or cosmognathic surgery. There is a higher chance of abnormal bite forces due to altered tooth position and shape. It is best to visit a dentist at least every 6 months to maintain hygiene and nutrition of the dentition.
Replacement for Teeth in Thalessemia cases
For replacement of missing teeth use of flapless, minimally invasive surgical technique with comfortable results on the same day are best suited in medically compromised patients. We use the in house dental X-rays and combine this technology with CAD CAM to get the accurate treatment plan with surgical guides. After the treatment of implant, stitches are not required and hence the healing is more comfortable.
Oral and Facial Features of Thalessemia Patients
- Facial Bone Changes: Overgrowth of bone marrow leads to protrusion of upper jaw.
- Malocclusion: Teeth may appear crowded, spaced, or misaligned due to altered jaw growth.
- Pale Gums & Oral Mucosa: Due to anemia and reduced hemoglobin.
- Delayed Tooth Eruption: Children with thalessemia often have delayed eruption of permanent teeth.
- Increased Risk of Infections: Due to compromised immunity.
- Bone Fragility: Jawbones may be thinner and more fragile, affecting surgical procedures like implants.
In cases of treatment of root canal treatment it may be advisable to complete the procedure on the same day as it would reduce the need to multiple visits, multiple needle pricks, and multiple doses of medications. In most cases the artificial teeth can also be fixed on the same day which increases the comfort of the patient. If you are interested to know more and get an opinion for your case contact us on royalimplant.com.
