Oral findings in children with congenital Zika Syndrome: a case series

Abstract

To describe the oral findings observed in a case series of children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS). The patients attending in a Basic Unit of Health from a municipality in northeast Brazil were evaluated by means of anamnesis and clinical oral examination. All procedures were carried out by a single researcher. The final sample consisted of 12 subjects (six males and six females), with ages ranging from 36-40 months old. It was observed higher percentage of children that tooth brushing twice a day and with nocturnal bottle feeding habit. The most prevalent oral findings were presence of visible biofilm, bruxism and delayed tooth eruption. The results suggest that some oral alterations might be part of the phenotypic spectrum of CZS. This study can potentially help dentists to understand the importance to establishment early diagnosis and intervention of oral conditions, with a multidisciplinary approach focused on health promotion and individual well-being.