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A new way to approach ASD children in Dentistry
C Capurro1, G Telini2, C Canevello1
1G. Gaslini Paediatric Hospital of Genoa, Department of Paediatric Odontostomatology and Orthodontics, Genoa, Italy.
Aim:
To present an innovative dental approach for children with autism spectrum disorder to the scientific community, along with the 3 questionnaires formulated to evaluate its effectiveness.
Methods:
Development of the 3 questionnaires occurred in five stages: observation of the behaviours of ADS children and their caregivers attending the Dental Department in the year 2021; issues detection: anxiety in parents, crying, difficulty in waiting and hyperactivity of the children, fear of both parents and children; formulation of the questionnaires in order to obtain all the information necessary to assess the patient's psychological well-being; validation with submission of the questionnaires to two specialists; modification and final drafting.
Conclusion:
Using the 3 questionnaires, the dentist will be able to assess the wellbeing of the patient and his/her family when attending the dental environment, monitor oral hygiene manoeuvres and verify the usefulness of the orthodontic approach to ADS child while creating a trusting relationship with the patient and his/her caregivers.
