Microcephaly caused by the Zika virus: dental care

Abstract

Zika virus infection was declared a public health emergency at national and international levels due to the high incidence of the virus infection and its relationship with the birth of children with microcephaly. Patients with microcephaly present significant clinical neuropsychomotor disorders, therefore, dental surgeons should be prepared to treat such patients, observing the possible alterations associated with this condition, as well as the oral diseases. Thus, the purpose of this research study was to inform dental surgeons about the microcephaly associated with the Zika virus, as well as instructing them about the dental care necessary for such condition and its management during the consultations.

Eruption cyst in a patient with microcephaly: a case report

“…Dental surgeons must demonstrate oral hygiene techniques and schedule periodic dental consultations. 4,11 The EC has been considered a form of dentigerous cyst that occurs in the mucosa overlying the teeth just before their eruption. 7 Clinically, it is characterized by the presence of translucent or purplish swelling over the tooth crown.…”

“…8,9 Patients with microcephaly due to maternal ZIKV infection manifest several comorbidities that further aggravate the patient's systemic condition, so adequate planning for these patients' treatment is crucial and must be performed by assessing behavioral, systemic, and local issues. (2)(3)(4) This study aimed to report the clinical case of a patient with microcephaly due to maternal ZIKV infection who had multiple ECs in the region of the primary molars, and discuss the literature-based treatment adopted.…”

Achados imaginológicos de ressonância magnética em crianças com microcefalia por Vírus Zika Congênito: revisão de literatura / Imaginological findings of magnetic resonance in children with microcephaly by Congenital Zika Virus: literature review

“…As infecções intrauterinas pelo ZKV, em sua maioria, são assintomáticas (80%), e quando sintomáticas, são comumente caracterizadas por um quadro autolimitado de rash maculopapular, febre baixa, cefaleia, artralgias e conjuntivite não purulenta, com regressão dos sintomas geralmente em dois a sete dias (RIBEIRO, 2018;MORO et al, 2018). É importante o diagnóstico precoce de uma criança que nasce com a microcefalia para que haja um acompanhamento diferenciado, pois, as lesões podem ser em locais diferentes em cada criança, então se faz necessária uma avaliação criteriosa para se verificar o que pode ser trabalhado e que não venha atrapalhar o desenvolvimento psicomotor (SANTOS et al, 2019).…”

Access to information on oral hygiene and mothers' practices of children with microcephaly caused by Zika virus

“…The entire stomatognathic system is also affected. 7 In addition, it was necessary to prepare health professionals for the health care of these individuals, as well as to provide guidance to families regarding the necessary care. 8 Individuals with microcephaly caused by ZIKV are extremely dependent on their caretakers.…”

“…Microcephaly entails functional and motor neurological, muscular, and bone development delays in the bodies. The entire stomatognathic system is also affected 7 . In addition, it was necessary to prepare health professionals for the health care of these individuals, as well as to provide guidance to families regarding the necessary care 8 …”