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Oral Health Status and Caries Experience in Children Diagnosed with Attention-deficit Hyperactive Disorder
Eddula Rajendra Reddy1, Merum Kiranmayi1, Srujana P Mudusu1
1Department of Pedodontics, Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
Aim:
The present study aimed to assess and evaluate oral hygiene status and oral hygiene behaviors among children with the attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and children without ADHD.
Materials And Methods:
A total of 34 children of ages 6-14 years were included in the study. Groups I-17 children with ADHD and group II-17 healthy children. A visual examination of dental caries and traumatic injuries was performed, and the oral hygiene status of these children was determined. The parent/guardian completed a structured questionnaire regarding the child's oral hygiene practices and food habits. Data obtained from oral examination and questionnaires were compiled and subjected to statistical analysis.
Results:
The student t-test and the Chi-squared test showed that children with ADHD had significantly higher decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) scores and incidence of traumatic injuries without significant difference in oral hygiene status.
Conclusion:
There is no significant difference in oral hygiene status between both the groups but caries experience, and incidence of traumatic injuries are high in children with ADHD.
How To Cite This Article:
Reddy ER, Kiranmayi M, Mudusu SP, et al. Oral Health Status and Caries Experience in Children Diagnosed with Attention-deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2022;15(4):438-441.
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