Enamel defects and malocclusion in patients with celiac disease

الملخص EN

This study investigated the types and severity of enamel defects and malocclusion in celiac patients compared to matching controls.

Materials and methods: One hundred and two celiac patients were included in the study they were attending the Gastroentrology and Hepatology Teaching Hospital.

Results: Enamel defects in the study group showed a highly significant difference than found in the control group in both deciduous and permanent teeth.

Concerning malocclusion study group, a higher percentage of severe anomalies (code 2) than control group the difference was statistically highly significant