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Dental management considerations in children who stutter
A H Friedlander1, W Hanson, S Eth
1Hospital Dental Service, UCLA Medical Center.
ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|May 1, 1992
Summary
Stuttering, a common childhood speech disorder, involves sound and syllable repetitions. Dentists should understand its manifestations and psychosocial effects to provide effective care for children who stutter.
Area of Science:
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Pediatric Dentistry
Background:
- Stuttering is a prevalent childhood speech disorder.
- It is characterized by disruptions in speech fluency, including pauses, repetitions, and prolongations.
- Oral motor incoordination associated with stuttering can complicate dental treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the challenges in providing dental care to children who stutter.
- To emphasize the importance of dental practitioners understanding stuttering.
- To prepare dentists to address the unique needs of this patient population.
Main Methods:
- This is a conceptual review, not an empirical study.
- It synthesizes information on the nature of stuttering and its oral-motor components.
- It discusses the psychosocial aspects relevant to dental settings.
Main Results:
- Children who stutter may present with oral motor difficulties impacting dental procedures.
- Psychosocial implications of stuttering can affect a child's dental experience.
- Dentists require specific knowledge to manage these challenges effectively.
Conclusions:
- Dentists need to be aware of stuttering's characteristics and potential oral-motor effects.
- Understanding the psychosocial impact is crucial for providing supportive dental care.
- Education on stuttering enables dentists to better serve children with this speech disorder.