TY - JOUR
T1 - Systemic lupus erythematosus
T2 - a review for dental professionals.
AU - Hughes, Cynthia T
AU - Downey, M. C.
AU - Winkley, G. P.
PY - 1998/1/1
Y1 - 1998/1/1
N2 - Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic, autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology with an annual incidence of 2 to 8 cases per 100,000 adults. Symptoms include fevers, arthralgias, and a characteristic rash over the cheeks and nose. More serious manifestations involve the cardiac, renal, and central nervous systems. Due to the valvular damage associated with SLE, prophylactic antibiotic premedication is recommended prior to invasive dental procedures. Drug therapy consists of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, antimalarials, and corticosteroids. Appropriate dental management of these patients requires an understanding of the etiology, clinical manifestations, current treatment recommendations, and psychological aspects of the disease.
AB - Systemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic, autoimmune disorder of unknown etiology with an annual incidence of 2 to 8 cases per 100,000 adults. Symptoms include fevers, arthralgias, and a characteristic rash over the cheeks and nose. More serious manifestations involve the cardiac, renal, and central nervous systems. Due to the valvular damage associated with SLE, prophylactic antibiotic premedication is recommended prior to invasive dental procedures. Drug therapy consists of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents, antimalarials, and corticosteroids. Appropriate dental management of these patients requires an understanding of the etiology, clinical manifestations, current treatment recommendations, and psychological aspects of the disease.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 1998129180
AN - SCOPUS:0032013955
SN - 1043-254X
VL - 72
SP - 35
EP - 40
JO - Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association
JF - Journal of dental hygiene : JDH / American Dental Hygienists' Association
IS - 2
ER -