Doença periodontal em paciente com Síndrome de Down: relato de caso clínico

Abstract

People with Down Syndrome present a series of clinical characteristics and peculiar systemic conditions, arising from congenital malformations, that directly influence their oral health. Among them is periodontal disease, which have high incidence, characterized by an accentuated destruction. It is known that local factors, such as plaque accumulation and poor hygiene, may not be the only reasons for such manifestation. One of the most likely explanations for this condition, still little known, are changes in your immune system, which involve failures in the basic functions of defense cells. Therefore, questions such as the use of prophylactic antibiotic therapy and conduction of treatment in these individuals are still persistent doubts. Therefore, the objective of our study is report the progression of periodontal disease in a patient with this syndrome, emphasizing the importance of dental care and treatment.