Cystic fibrosis patients may have a high prevalence of developmental defect of enamel, reveals study

Cystic Fibrosis is an autosomal recessive condition. It is a multisystem disease treated with a broad range of pharmacological therapies, diet and nutrition, and physiotherapy. Previous studies suggest that people with cystic fibrosis have a higher prevalence of developmental defects of enamel which may place this population at a greater risk of developing oral diseases such as caries. This study aimed to assess a cohort of people with cystic fibrosis (PwCF) for the presence of developmental defects of enamel and compare the results with a control group of people without cystic fibrosis. A cross-sectional study involving 92 participants with cystic fibrosis and 92 controls was conducted in XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX. All participants completed a detailed questionnaire before undergoing a full clinical examination. The Developmental Defect of Enamel Index was used as a measurement index. All data was statistically analysed with the help of statisticians from Cystic Fibrosis Registry XXXXX.