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Oral function in the physically handicapped with or without severe mental retardation.

A Oreland1, J Heijbel, S Jagell

  • 1Department of Orthodontics, University of Umeå, Sweden.

ASDC Journal of Dentistry for Children
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Children with mental retardation exhibit more significant oral dysfunction, impacting speech, swallowing, and chewing. This oral dysfunction likely contributes to higher rates of dental malocclusion in this group compared to those with physical handicaps alone.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Dentistry
  • Developmental Pediatrics

Background:

  • Neuromotor handicaps and mental retardation are linked to dental malocclusions and oral dysfunction.
  • Understanding the specific impact of mental status on oral functions is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of mental status in oral function capacity.
  • To compare oral function in children with physical handicaps versus those with both physical handicaps and mental retardation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of oral function capacity between two groups of children and young adults.
  • Assessment included speech, swallowing, chewing, lip seal, tongue posture, and drooling.

Main Results:

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  • The group with mental retardation showed significantly greater general motor impairment.
  • Individuals with mental retardation exhibited more deficient oral functions, including speech, swallowing, and chewing.
  • Higher prevalence of issues like poor lip seal, abnormal tongue posture, and drooling was observed in the mentally retarded group.

Conclusions:

  • Deviating or immature oral functions in individuals with mental retardation may explain their higher prevalence and severity of dental malocclusion.
  • Mental status is a significant factor influencing oral function and potentially leading to dental issues.