Author/Authors :
Kelly da Silva Fidalgo, Tatiana Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro RJ, Brazil , Nogueira, Carla Universidade Veiga de Almeida, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil , Thomas Canabarro Andrade, Marcia Rejane Department of Specific Formation - School of Dentistry - Universidade Federal Fluminense, Brazil , Lopez Ramos Valente, Andrea Graciene Universidade Veiga de Almeida, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil , Nivoloni Tannure, Patricia Universidade Veiga de Almeida, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
Abstract :
The aim of this paper is to describe a rare case report of a pediatric patient with secondary Sjogren’s syndrome (SSS). A 12-year- ¨
old female child was referred to the Pediatric Dentistry Clinic with the chief complaint of tooth pain, dry mouth, and tooth
sensibility. The patient was submitted to orthodontic treatment prior to syndrome diagnosis. The clinical treatment consisted of the
interruption of orthodontic treatment and restoring the oral condition with dental treatment and the use of artificial saliva in an
innovative apparatus. Dental therapy involved the control of dental caries, periodontal disease, and opportunistic fungal infections
and the use of fluoride-rich solutions. The present clinical case describes clinical and laboratory aspects of SSS in pediatric patients.
The management of the oral findings promoted an improvement in the oral health status and quality of life of the child.
