Dental Treatment in Children with Asthma - a Review

Overview

Journal Br Dent J

Specialty Dentistry

Date 2016 Mar 26

PMID 27012346

Citations 5

Authors

N Harrington

N Prado

S Barry

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Abstract

This article aims to explain the effects of long-term use of asthma medications. It will discuss the effects of asthma on the oral cavity, as well considerations for the dentist when treating asthmatic patients. It will also explain how to manage asthma in the dental setting and provide advice on maintaining oral health for asthmatic patients.

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