Abstract | BACKGROUND: MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study group consisted of 150 children (70 Down syndrome patients and 80 cerebral palsy patients). Of which, 93 patients were males and 57 were females. RESULTS: Speech difficulty hindered the communication between the patient and the dentist. Mastication and swallowing difficulties were also present in few children. Profuse salivation was a cause for drooling of saliva down the cheeks, which was a constant finding in cerebral palsy children. The oral hygiene statuses of the patient were significantly poor. The prevalence of periodontitis was 35.7% in Down syndrome and 55.0% in cerebral palsy patients. Whereas, the prevalence of gingivitis was found to be 92.9% and 61.3% respectively. The prevalence of fractured maxillary anterior teeth was found to be more evident in cerebral palsy patients (62.9%) when compared to Down syndrome patients (0.0%). An increase in age shows an increase in the decayed-missing-filled teeth which is statistically significant. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | V K Rahul, Cinil Mathew, Sunil Jose, George Thomas, M C Noushad, T P Mohammed Feroz |
Journal | Journal of international oral health : JIOH
(J Int Oral Health)
Vol. 7
Issue 2
Pg. 37-41
(Feb 2015)
ISSN: 0976-7428 [Print] India |
PMID | 25859105
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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