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Oral Health Assessment by Lay Personnel for Older Adults
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Oral health evaluation in special needs individuals
Danielle de Moraes Pini1, Paula Cristina Gil Ritter Fröhlich1, Lilian Rigo1
1Faculdade Meridional, Passo Fundo, RS, Brazil.
Einstein (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
|January 12, 2017
Summary
Children with special needs often have poor oral hygiene and high rates of dental caries and malocclusion. Conditions like cerebral palsy can affect their ability to brush teeth independently, highlighting the need for targeted dental care interventions.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Public Health
- Special Needs Care
Background:
- Oral health issues are prevalent in children with special needs.
- Underlying medical conditions can impact oral hygiene practices and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of common oral health problems in children with special needs.
- To investigate the relationship between underlying conditions and clinical/demographic variables.
Main Methods:
- Clinical examination of 47 students with Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, or intellectual deficit.
- Data collection via a self-administered questionnaire on oral hygiene, caries, occlusion, and habits.
Main Results:
- High prevalence of dental caries (44.7%) and inadequate oral hygiene (53.2%).
- 48.9% had Angle class I malocclusion; 25.5% had no malocclusion.
- Cerebral palsy was significantly associated with reduced self-brushing ability.
Conclusions:
- Children with special needs exhibit high rates of dental caries, malocclusion, and poor oral hygiene.
- Underlying conditions significantly influence oral self-care behaviors, necessitating tailored interventions.
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