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Malocclusions in physically and/or mentally handicapped children.

A Oreland, J Heijbel, S Jagell

    Swedish Dental Journal
    |January 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    Mentally impaired children exhibit more severe dental malocclusions than their healthy peers. This study highlights that cognitive ability, not just medical diagnosis, significantly impacts orthodontic health in children with disabilities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Orthodontics
    • Developmental Disabilities

    Background:

    • Dental occlusion and morphology are crucial for oral health.
    • Understanding malocclusion prevalence in children with disabilities is essential for targeted interventions.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate dental occlusion characteristics in physically and/or mentally handicapped children.
    • To classify malocclusions based on medical diagnosis and cognitive capacity.
    • To compare orthodontic status between handicapped children and healthy controls.

    Main Methods:

    • Studied 115 children (ages 3-17) with various physical and/or mental handicaps.
    • Assessed occlusion, spacing, hypodontia, and orthodontic treatment.
    • Included subgroups: Cerebral palsy, Down's syndrome, and others.
    • Compared findings with matched healthy control groups.

    Main Results:

    • Severely mentally retarded children showed the highest prevalence and severity of malocclusions.
    • Malocclusion severity was more pronounced in all handicap groups compared to controls.
    • Cognitive status appeared to be a more significant factor than medical diagnosis.

    Conclusions:

    • Mental status is a critical determinant of orthodontic status in children.
    • Children with severe intellectual disabilities require specialized orthodontic assessment and care.
    • Further research into the interplay of disability type and oral health is warranted.

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