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1Lecturer in Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Sciences, K.G's. Medical College, Lucknow.
Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|September 20, 2011
Summary
Mentally retarded children often exhibit dental abnormalities like malocclusion and missing teeth. Early dental intervention can improve oral function and facial aesthetics for better social acceptance.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Developmental Disabilities
- Orthodontics
Background:
- Intellectual disability is associated with various health challenges.
- Oral health and facial development are crucial for overall well-being and social integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of dental anomalies in children with intellectual disabilities.
- To compare dental findings with cephalometric analysis in this population.
- To highlight the importance of early dental management.
Main Methods:
- Psychiatric and dental evaluations were conducted on 25 children with intellectual disabilities.
- A control group of 25 typically developing children was included for comparison.
- Cephalometric analysis of lateral cephalograms was used to corroborate dental findings.
Main Results:
- All children with intellectual disabilities presented with dental abnormalities.
- Common anomalies included dental malocclusion, wide interdental spaces, and tooth agenesis (absence of teeth).
Conclusions:
- Children with intellectual disabilities exhibit a high prevalence of dental anomalies.
- Early dental management is recommended to enhance neuromuscular coordination, mastication, speech, and facial profile, improving social acceptance.
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