Association between Dental Caries and Down Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

PLoS One. 2015; 10(6): e0127484.

Abstract

Scientific evidence of susceptibility to dental caries in the population with Down Syndrome (DS) is limited and conflicting, making it difficult to establish firm conclusions. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to obtain scientific evidence of the possible association between dental caries and individuals with DS, compared to individuals without DS (control). An electronic search of five databases was performed, with no language or publication date restrictions (…)

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