[Celiac disease and malocclusion]

Recenti Prog Med. 2010 Apr;101(4):159-62.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disease, caused by a permanent intolerance to gluten, that occurs in genetically predisposed individuals. It causes enteropathy. In these individuals a prolonged exposure to gluten increases the risk of developing other pathologies, which may affect both developing dentition and oral mucosa. Clinical presentations are various and atypical. Celiac patients may have enamel hypoplasia, higher prevalence of dental caries, delayed eruption of teeth and lower jaw growth. These factors predispose to malocclusion.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Celiac Disease / complications*
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion / etiology*