Oral health profile in an institutionalized population of Italian adults with mental retardation

Mental Retardation (MR) is a genetic disorder mainfested in significantly below average overall intellectual functioning and deficits in adaptive behaviour. It is a particular state of functioning that begins in childhood and is characterized by decreased intelligence and adaptive skills and also is the most common developmental disorder, often missed by clinicians. The condition is present in 2 to 3 percent of the population, either as an isolated finding or as part of a syndrome or broader disorder. Looking at varies studies it was concluded that the oral health situation of these groups must be improved and a suitable system devised for delivery of preventive measures. Special consideration must be given to improving the oral health of these groups. Oral health should be included in each child’s individual health care plan with oral health promotion programmes aimed specifically at special needs schools and their parents. Children should be instructed to clean their teeth twice a day and oral hygiene should be practised at school and supervised by teachers. There should be a provision for in-service training for teachers, school staff and parents on how to promote good oral health specifically for these children with disabilities.

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Oral Health Status of Special Children in Tribal Population of Southern India

International Journal of Research and Review ◽

10.52403/ijrr.20210627 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 226-231

Author(s):

Naveen Katragadda ◽

Teja Mounika V ◽

Tivanani Venkata Durga Mahendra

Keyword(s):

Mental Retardation ◽

Oral Health ◽

Oral Hygiene ◽

Periodontal Diseases ◽

Statistical Significance ◽

Oral Health Status ◽

Southern India ◽

P Value ◽

Tribal Population ◽

Special Children

Introduction: The oral health needs of intellectually disabled are complex and may be related to underlying congenital or developmental anomalies as well as the inability to receive adequate personal and professional care to maintain. This research suggests that people with Intellectually Disability such as Mental retardation, are more likely to have poor oral hygiene, periodontal diseases and high incidence of trauma and possibly more likely to have caries than people without Intellectual disability. Aim: The study aims to assess the oral hygiene status and prevalence of malocclusion among special children in tribal population of Southern India. Materials and Methods: Mouth mirror, periodontal probe, straight explorer were used to examine the children. Results: The obtained data are subjected to chi-square test to compare between demographical variables. Statistical significance was fixed at p-value <0.001. Conclusion: We hereby conclude that the maintenance of oral hygiene is difficult among mentally disabled children due to their improper level of understanding. Therefore it is also essential to enlight or to bring awareness and knowledge among the parents, caregivers, about maintaining the proper oral hygiene status and preventive measures. Keywords: Mental Retardation, Malocclusion, Dental Caries, Periodontal Diseases, Treatment Intervention.

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Comparative Evaluation of Pediatric Patients with Mental Retardation undergoing Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Analysis

The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice ◽

10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1911 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 17 (8) ◽

pp. 675-678 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Ravish Ahuja ◽

Bhuvan Jyoti ◽

Vinod Shewale ◽

Shridhar Shetty ◽

Santosh Kumar Subudhi

Keyword(s):

Mental Retardation ◽

Oral Health ◽

General Anesthesia ◽

Retrospective Analysis ◽

Comparative Evaluation ◽

Pediatric Patients ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Study Groups ◽

Age Group ◽

Restorative Treatment

ABSTRACT Introduction Behavioral management of patients forms one of the foremost components of pediatric dental treatment. Some children readily cooperate with dental treatment, while others require general anesthesia as a part of treatment protocol for carrying out various dental procedures. Hence, we evaluated the pediatric patients with and without mental retardation, who underwent dental treatment under general anesthesia. Materials and methods The present study analyzed the record of 480 pediatric patients reporting in the department of pedodontics from 2008 to 2014. Analysis of the records of the patients who underwent dental treatment under general anesthesia was done and all the patients were divided into two study groups depending upon their mental level. For the purpose of evaluation, the patients were also grouped according to their age; 4 to 7 years, 8 to 12 years, and 13 to 18 years. Measurement of decayed, missing, and filled teeth and scores for both deciduous and permanent dentition was done before and after the commencement of the dental treatment. Chisquare test and independent t-test were used for evaluating the level of significance. Results While comparing the patients in the two groups, maximum number of patients is present in the age group of 13 to 18 years. While comparing the indices’ score between the two study groups in various age intervals, no statistically significant results were obtained. Restorative treatment and dental extractions were the most common dental treatments that were seen at a higher frequency in the intellectual disability study group. Conclusion In patients with mental retardation, a higher frequency of restorative treatment and extractions occurs as compared to healthy subjects of similar age group. Therefore, they require special attention regarding maintenance of their oral health. Clinical significance Special attention should be given for maintaining the oral health of patients with special health care needs as compared to their physically and mentally normal counterparts. How to cite this article Ahuja R, Jyoti B, Shewale V, Shetty S, Subudhi SK, Kaur M. Comparative Evaluation of Pediatric Patients with Mental Retardation undergoing Dental Treatment under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Analysis. J Contemp Dent Pract 2016;17(8):675-678.

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Oral health profile of postbariatric surgery individuals: A case series

Clinical and Experimental Dental Research ◽

10.1002/cre2.411 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Negin Taghat ◽

Karin Mossberg ◽

Peter Lingström ◽

Sofia Björkman ◽

Anna Lehrkinder ◽

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Keyword(s):

Oral Health ◽

Case Series ◽

Health Profile

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The Anesthetic Management for a Patient With Trisomy 13

Anesthesia Progress ◽

10.2344/anpr-64-02-09 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 64 (3) ◽

pp. 162-164 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Masanori Tsukamoto ◽

Takashi Hitosugi ◽

Kanako Esaki ◽

Takeshi Yokoyama

Keyword(s):

Mental Retardation ◽

Oral Health ◽

Dental Treatment ◽

Anesthetic Management ◽

Well Being ◽

Health Condition ◽

Trisomy 13 ◽

Central Apnea ◽

Related Quality ◽

Ventricular Septal Defect Closure

Trisomy 13 is a chromosomal disorder that occurs in complete or partial mosaic forms. It is characterized by central apnea, mental retardation, seizure and congenital heart disease. The survival of the patients with trisomy 13 is the majority dying before one month. Trisomy 13 is the worst life prognosis among all trisomy syndromes. It is reported the cause of death is central apnea. Special needs patients with mental retardation are recognized to have poorer oral health condition. Oral health related quality of life reflects daily activity and well-being. Dental treatment under general anesthesia is sometimes an option for such patients. This patient had received ventricular septal defect closure surgery at 2-year-old. In addition, he had mental retardation and seizure. Dental treatment had been completed without any cerebral and cardiovascular events under non-invasive monitoring with not only cardiac electric velocimetry, but also epileptogenic activity. In addition, postoperative respiratory condition was maintained stable in room air.

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