Author: Faiez N. Hattab

Orofacial and Systemic Features of Thalassemia Major: Management, and Prevention with Reference to Populations in the Arabian Gulf

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ISBN: 978-1-68108-815-0 (Print)
ISBN: 978-1-68108-814-3 (Online)
Year of Publication: 2021
DOI: 10.2174/97816810881431210101

Introduction

Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world. It has a relatively higher incidence in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries and presents a major public health and social challenge. This monograph updates the reader on the dental and orofacial characteristics of thalassemia major in Arab populations. Since very few detailed studies on these topics among Arabs have been published, the monograph attempts to bridge the knowledge gap in this area. Clinical, radiographic and odontometric features of the typical thalassemia major patient are clearly described in this book.

Key Features

- Provides a ready reference for dental and orofacial features in thalassemia major including a review of appropriate dental care

- Covers the pathogenesis, systemic complications, morbidity and mortality, management, and prevention of thalassemia major.

- Provides guidelines for optimal dental care.

- Covers special topics such as epidemiology, consanguinity, hematologic diagnosis, genetic testing, literature review, diet and nutrition, cost of treatment, and prevention

- Includes colored photographs, radiographs, drawings, tables, and 2 plates to illustrate examples and information

- Provides references for further reading

This monograph is a handy reference for medical and dental students, and caregivers on the subject of clinical dentistry in thalassemia patients.

Preface

Thalassemia is one of the most common genetic diseases in the world. In high incidence areas, particularly Mediterranean and Middle Eastern countries, it presents a major public health and social challenge. This monograph updates dental and orofacial characteristics of thalassemia major. The clinical, radiographical, and odontometric features are also presented. Pathogenesis, systemic complications, morbidity and mortality, management, and prevention methods are discussed. Furthermore, guidelines for optimal dental care are also presented. The monograph contains the following key topics: introduction, epidemiology, consanguinity, pathophysiology, clinical and hematologic diagnosis, genetic testing, dental and orofacial features, literature review, mode of treatment, morbidity and mortality, diet and nutrition, cost of treatment, prevention, dental care, and genetic disorders in Arabian Gulf populations and among Arabs. Dental and orofacial characteristics include (i) maxillofacial deformities; (ii) dental caries and periodontal status; (iii) tooth size and dental arches dimensions; (iv) occlusion; (v) dental development;(vi) physical growth. The monograph contains 95 pages, 16 colored photographs, 15 radiographs, 4 drawings, 4 tables, and 2 plates. I hope this work will be helpful to dental and medical students, practitioners, and health educators, to update their knowledge about the nature of the disease.

CONSENT FOR PUBLICATION

Not applicable.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST

The author declares no conflict of interest, financial or otherwise.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I would like to thank Mr. Najwan F. Hattab for excellent proofreading the monograph.

Faiez Najeeb Hattab
Visiting Professor of Pediatric Dentistry
Munich
Germany

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