ORAL MANIFESTATIONS OF SYSTEMIC DISEASES IN CHILDREN CAUSED BY BACTERIAL INFECTION- A REVIEW

Any alteration in systemic diseases of the body may show initial signs and symptoms in the oral cavity. Oral manifestations show up as oral ulcers or inflammations in the oral cavity & orofacial region. Patients are mostly unaware of the cause of oral manifestations. As dentist, we are the first to identify these signs and symptoms. In order to diagnose the underlying cause for the oral signs, we must have sound knowledge about the systemic diseases, their relation to the oral cavity and its oral manifestation. This review article focuses on the various oral manifestations linked to systemic conditions and the awareness regarding these conditions. In pediatric patients, poor oral health has been linked to poorer health outcomes overall. Thorough history taking and physical examination by dentists may aid in determining the underlying etiology of oral changes and allow for earlier intervention by medical colleagues.