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Crohn's Disease - Oral Health Care Considerations

  • Frequent recalls and topical fluoride applications to address increased incidence of caries.
  • Oral ulcerations can be treated with topical steroid mouth rinses.
  • Treat oral candidiasis with topical antifungal medications.
  • Patients may present with labial, buccal, or gingival swellings, and granulomatous cheilitis.
  • Address possible adrenal suppression with glucocorticosteroid replacement therapy.
  • Do not prescribe aspirin, ibuprofen or naproxen. These medications may worsen symptoms of the disease.

Medical Complexity Status - Crohn's Disease#

Crohn's DiseaseMCS1B
Anticipated
complication
Controlled/
stable
 HemostasisNone
 Microbial
 susceptibility
None
 Drugs/ drug
 interactions
Minor
 Stress/traumaMinor

See Medical Complexity Status for more information.


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