Rada R E, Bronny A T, Hasiakos P S
J Am Dent Assoc. 1987 Jun;114(6):799-801. doi: 10.14219/jada.archive.1987.0173.
Two cases of sickle cell crisis precipitated by periodontal infection are presented. Sickle cell anemia, causal factors in sickle cell crisis, and dental treatment considerations for crisis and noncrisis patients with sickle cell disease are discussed.