Orthodontic Aspects on the Chronological and Dental Age in Children with Down Syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
pp. 208-213
Author(s):  
Mariana Pacurar ◽  
Bogdan Dragomir ◽  
Alina Silvana Szalontay ◽  
Cristian Romanec
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Emotional Disorders ◽  
Metabolic Diseases ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Deciduous Teeth ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Dental Maturation ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
The Family

Genetics is a key discipline in medicine, but also a clinical discipline with medical and social implications. The interest in reducing the number of genetic disorders and recognizing the risk of them repeating when a family confronts itself with a genetic anomaly becomes more and more important in the hierarchy of prophylactic emergencies. Presenting themselves as metabolic diseases (monogenic mutations) or malformations (polygenic and multifactorial heredity) because of their frequency, these disorders position themselves on an ascendant curve. They become difficult to deal with for the society, for the family and for the interested individual and cause emotional disorders. The Down syndrome is the most frequent type of genetic disorder. It is characterized by a specific set of signs and symptoms. People with Down syndrome require special medical care that, apart from the family, must include a team of doctors of various specializations and also a dentist. They are predisposed to hearing and sight disorders and thyroid problems as well. In 50% of the cases there are also anomalies of the heart, and the risk of leukaemia is 20 times higher. Some of them even develop an Alzheimer type dementia during their life. The people with Down syndrome can have an average IQ up to a moderate form of handicap. In particular, the studies on Down syndrome in dentistry are quite frequent, but they focus more on cavities, periodontal disease and hypodontia. In spite of this, the connection of Down syndrome and dental eruption is less studied. Consequently, the present study is intended to fill this missing part from the specialized literature, focusing on the relation between the Down syndrome and the chronological and dental ages in children. The health of the oral cavity is neglected in these patients, their parents focusing more on the treatment of the other systemic disorders of their children; the lack of interest is reflected in their poor oral hygiene.The trial group included 94 children with mixt dentition, aged between 6 and 12, divided as follows: 36 children with Down syndrome enrolled at the Educational Centre for Inclusive Education no. 1 of Tg. Mures and Alpha Transilvana Foundation. The chronology and the eruption sequences are subjected to certain variations and they are influenced by the presence of cavities, the premature loss or, on the contrary, the prolonged retention of deciduous teeth as well as dental anchylosis. Dental maturation is less subjected to variations, as it is a progressive, continuous and cumulative process. The presence of Down syndrome in children generates a delay in teeth eruption by 1.27 years compared to the data identified in the specialized literature and to the information obtained on the healthy children included in the study.

scholarly journals The Electrical Activity of the Orbicularis Oris Muscle in Children with Down Syndrome—A Preliminary Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 5611
Author(s):  
Liliana Szyszka-Sommerfeld ◽  
Magdalena Sycińska-Dziarnowska ◽  
Krzysztof Woźniak ◽  
Monika Machoy ◽  
Sławomir Wilczyński ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Electrical Activity ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Exclusion Criteria ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Electrical Potentials ◽  
Study Results ◽  
Orbicularis Oris Muscle ◽  
Preliminary Study ◽  
Muscular Effort

The aim of this study was to assess the electrical activity of the superior (SOO) and inferior (IOO) orbicularis oris muscles in children with Down syndrome (DS) and in children without DS. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 30 subjects were eligible to participate in the later stages of the research—15 subjects with DS (mean age 10.1 ± 1.1) and 15 healthy controls (mean age 9.8 ± 1.0). The electrical potentials of the SOO and IOO muscles were recorded using a DAB-Bluetooth electromyography machine (Zebris Medical GmbH, Germany) during the following tasks: At clinical rest, saliva swallowing, lip protrusion, lip compression, and production of the syllable/pa/. The Mann–Whitney U test was conducted to compare the study results between the groups. An analysis of the electromyographical (EMG) recordings showed that the electrical activity of the orbicularis oris muscle in children with DS and lip incompetence was significantly higher compared to healthy children during saliva swallowing, lip compression, and when producing the syllable/pa/, and this may suggest greater muscular effort due to the need to seal the lips during these functional conditions.

scholarly journals Ophthalmologic Manifestations and Retinal Findings in Children with Down Syndrome

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Adem Ugurlu ◽  
Emre Altinkurt
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Fiber Layer ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Department Of Ophthalmology ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Snellen Chart ◽  
Ophthalmologic Examination ◽  
Age Range

Purpose. To evaluate ocular findings in children with Down syndrome and to compare with the healthy children group. Methods. The study patients were divided into two groups as the diagnosed Down syndrome group and the control group. The study was designed as a prospective and single-center study in Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine Department of Ophthalmology. The study included 93 patients in the age range from 7 to 18 years, who applied to the ophthalmology department of our clinic in the period from July 2017 to June 2018. The study included the patients allocated into the control group and the Down syndrome patients allocated into the patient group, containing 49 and 44 participants, respectively. All patients underwent complete ophthalmologic examination with biomicroscopy. Autorefractometer measurements were performed in all patients, and the best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was determined with the use of the Snellen chart. All patients underwent spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) measurements for central foveal retinal (CRT), subfoveal choroidal (CCT), and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer (pRNFL) thicknesses. Results. The average CRT was 241.2 ± 25.7 microns in Down syndrome group and 219.4 ± 21.1 microns in the control group. There was a statistically significant difference between the groups in regards to CRT (p<0.001). The average pRNFL values were 123.1 ± 15.4 microns in the Down syndrome group and 102.2 ± 8.7 microns in the control group (p<0.001). Conclusions. In the subjects with Down syndrome, the incidence of lens opacities, strabismus, and amblyopia was higher than the control group. CRT and pRNFL were thicker in the Down syndrome group than in control group. This may represent retinal developmental changes in the patients with Down syndrome.

scholarly journals Physiotherapy in Down Syndrome: A Literature Review

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-27
Author(s):  
Yasmin Souza Silva ◽  
Luciana Lane Gomes Da Silva ◽  
Wellington Carlos Da Silva ◽  
Agrinazio Geraldo Nascimento Neto ◽  
Thalita De Sousa Pereira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Trisomy 21 ◽  
Chromosomal Abnormalities ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Scientific Basis ◽  
Genetic Condition ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome

Introduction: Down syndrome is a genetic condition arising from three chromosomal abnormalities, namely trisomy 21 (the most well-known); translocation, and/or mosaicism. This chromosome change occurs in the formation of the fetus, in more detail at the time of cell division, which will characterize the signs and symptoms of the syndrome. Objective: The purpose of this article is to research the main scientific findings in the last 10                years regarding physical therapy treatments, to verify the best techniques and their respective results, and to address the role of physiotherapy in the development of children with Down syndrome. Methods: The research only included studies published in the period from 2009 to 2019, systematic review articles and limited the Portuguese and English languages ​​were excluded, excluding all incomplete articles, duplications, abstracts that did not address, and those works that do not have a scientific basis. Results: In this systematic review, it can be seen that the main research results were disseminated and stored in databases (SciELO, Medline, and LILACS), focusing on the study of and DS patients, specifical children in early childhood. There are few studies on down syndrome in adults. Another important aspect is the concentration of research in the field of sports physiotherapy, few studies have focused on other areas of physiotherapy, such as respiratory, cardiovascular, and cognitive physiotherapy, which go in the opposite direction. Conclusion: Physiotherapy for patients with DS can improve the quality and life expectancy of these individuals, but the needs of patients with this syndrome involve some physical, physiological and psychological aspects and require the attention of a multidisciplinary team.

scholarly journals Down syndrome – a challenge for Latvian health care and education system

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 ◽  
pp. 03008
Author(s):  
Julija Cirule-Galuza ◽  
Strale Ilze ◽  
Solvita Jegorenko ◽  
Liga Priedena ◽  
Erika Gintere ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Genetic Disorder ◽  
Economic Effect ◽  
Institutional Care ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Down syndrome (DS) is a genetic disorder. From 1997 to 2015, 473 DS patients were born in Latvia. Prenatal diagnosis allows terminating pregnancies with high risk of DS. The aim of our research was to assess the impact of environmental quality (family and extra-familial care) on the child's development, range of services for DS patients, and to identify the optimal early support system. Families and specialists were interviewed to analyze differences between children in families and institutional care clients. State financial support for a DS child in the family is less than to a child in institutional care, and does not provide adequate rehabilitation services. Conclusion: the environment (family/institution, available resources, and rehabilitation services) where the child grows up after the birth, determines both their quality of life and level of independence development. If the somatic problem-solving path is clear, then social integration needs to be improved. Support of inter-professional teams for the families is necessary immediately after the diagnostic statement in order to ensure a more favourable family environment and to reduce the risk of institutionalization. Despite the potentially higher early intensive rehabilitation costs, in the course of time we can predict that it will provide an economic effect on the state and improve the patient and their family's quality of life.

scholarly journals Altered endotoxin responsiveness in healthy children with Down syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dean Huggard ◽  
Fiona McGrane ◽  
Niamh Lagan ◽  
Edna Roche ◽  
Joanne Balfe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome

Variables Correlated with Physical Activity and Conformance to Physical Activity Guidelines in Healthy Children and Children with Down Syndrome

2019 ◽  
Vol 59 (03) ◽  
pp. 141-145
Author(s):  
Adel A. Alhusaini ◽  
Misfer Ali Al-Walah ◽  
Ganeswara Rao Melam ◽  
Syamala Buragadda
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Körperliche Aktivität ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Physical Activity Guidelines ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome

Zusammenfassung Ziel Kinder mit Down-Syndrom zeigen körperliche und geistige Entwicklungsverzögerungen. Aus diesem Grund können sie möglicherweise die Empfehlungen für Bewegung nicht erfüllen. Hauptziel dieser Studie war es, das Maß der körperlichen Aktivität und die Gehleistung von Kindern mit Down-Syndrom zu beurteilen. Material und Methoden Querschnittsstudie. Es wurden Kinder mit Down-Syndrom und gesunde Kinder im Alter von 8 bis 12 Jahren untersucht. Die körperliche Aktivität wurde über 7 Tage mittels Pedometer gemessen und die Gehfähigkeit wurde mittels 6-Minuten Gehtest (6MWT) bewertet. Ergebnisse Kinder mit Down-Syndrom sind körperlich weniger aktiv als gesunde Kinder. Der Test der durchschnittlichen Gehfähigkeit ergab in allen Altersgruppen signifikante Unterschiede zwischen gesunden Kindern und Kindern mit Down-Syndrom. Es bestand ein enger Zusammenhang zwischen der täglichen Schrittzählung und der Gehfähigkeit. Schlussfolgerung In unserer Studie konnten wir feststellen, dass Kinder mit Down-Syndrom einen höheren BMI haben, weniger körperlich aktiv sind und im Vergleich zu normal entwickelten Kindern eine geringere Gehfähigkeit aufweisen.

scholarly journals Active Parents–Active Children—A Study among Families with Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 660
Author(s):  
Ann-Christin Sollerhed ◽  
Gerth Hedov
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Children And Adolescents ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression ◽  
Public Health Perspective ◽  
Physically Active ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
The Family ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Families With Children

From a public health perspective, it is important that children with Down syndrome (DS) lay the foundations of physical activity (PA) early in life to keep active in school, as teenagers and as adults. The aims were to investigate PA patterns in children and adolescents with DS, as well as their parents’ and siblings’ PA patterns. Methods: A survey was performed among 310 families with children with DS (54% boys and 46% girls) aged 8–18 years (mean 14.04, SD 3.18) in Sweden. Chi-squared tests and multiple logistic regression were carried out. Results: Nineteen percent of children and adolescents with DS and 34% of the parents were active three or more times per week. The child’s PA level was significantly associated with parents’ PA (OR = 5.5), siblings’ PA (OR = 5.1) and the child’s locomotion ability (OR = 3.5). Physically active parents had active children to a greater extent than inactive parents (59% vs. 29%; p < 0.001). Conclusions: Physically active parents have active children. To promote PA among children and adolescents with DS, it is important to promote and pay attention to the parents’ and siblings’ PA behavior, as children with DS are dependent on support from the family.

scholarly journals Evaluation of hematological findings in children with Down syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (5) ◽  
pp. 1724
Author(s):  
Hakan Sarbay
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Acute Leukemia ◽  
Myelodysplastic Syndrome ◽  
The Other ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Hematological Disorders ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Group A

Background: Various hematological disorders and malignancies may be encountered with Down syndrome. In this article, hematological findings of children with Down syndrome were investigated.Methods: The hematological results of 106 Down syndrome children aged 3 months to 17 years were assessed retrospectively. The results were compared with a patient group consisting of non-DS and healthy children with a similar age range.Results: When compared with the control group, a significant difference was found between the frequencies of neutropenia, monocytosis, macrocytosis and anisocytosis. No significant difference was detected between the patients with macrocytosis and those without macrocytosis when the relation of macrocytosis with other hematological disorders was examined. On the other hand, the comparison between the groups with and without macrocytosis showed that the prevalence of acute leukemia was significantly higher in patients with Down syndrome.Conclusions: DS children with macrocytosis should be more closely monitored for myelodysplastic syndrome and acute leukemia.

scholarly journals KOMUNIKASI ORANGTUA UNTUK ANAK PENDERITA DOWN SYNDROME

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 20-33
Author(s):  
Isnawijayani Isnawijayani
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Mental Retardation ◽  
Deviant Behavior ◽  
Normal Person ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Daily Life Activities ◽  
The Family ◽  
Areas Of Interest ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Syndrome Child

The purpose of this study illustrate the Children who are born with disabilities or mental retardation. Has characteristics that are easily recognizable as mental retardation (mental obstacles), visual impairment (visual barriers), hearing impairment (hearing barriers), physical impairment (disability). Seen as a useless person. Not many people know that they can also be self-sufficient and achievement. Communication with parents to see children with Down Syndrome. With descriptive qualitative methods, this study using the Theory of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) on Ivar O.Lavass to change deviant behavior to control the behavior of children with Down syndrome. organize a matter of habit and teaching capabilities required to accept the way of communication and behavior in the family. The author has observed a child with Down syndrome by interviewing parents plus a look at the achievements that can be achieved Down syndrome children. It turned out that the success of Down syndrome children participate in daily life activities, introduced like a normal person, respond to and appreciated. Communication with mercy and patience and practice areas of interest, can make a Down syndrome child independently, achieving even be the name of the nation. Tujuan penelitian ini menggambarkan Anak yang dilahirkan dengan berkebutuhan khusus atau down syndrome. Memilik karakteristik yang mudah dikenali dengan sebutan tunagrahita (hambatan mental), tunanetra (hambatan penglihatan), tunarungu (hambatan pendengaran), tunadaksa (cacat tubuh). Dipandang sebagai orang yang tidak berguna. Belum banyak yang mengetahui bahwa mereka ini juga dapat mandiri dan berprestasi. Dengan melihat Komunikasi orangtua terhadap anak penderita down Syndrom. Dengan metode deskriptif kualitatif, penelitian ini menggunakan Teori Applied BehaviourAnalysis (ABA) dari Ivar O.Lavass yangdapat mengubah perilaku menyimpang untuk mengontrol perilaku anak down syndrome. mengatur masalah kebiasaan dan mengajarkan kemampuan yang diperlukan dengan menerima cara komunikasi dan perilaku dalam keluarganya. Penulis mengamati seorang anak down syndrome dengan mewawancarai orangtuanya ditambah dengan melihat prestasi-prestasi yang dapat diraih anak-anak down syndrom. Ternyata keberhasilan anak down syndrome kesehariannya diikutsertakan dalam aktivitas kehidupan, dikenalkan layaknya orang normal, direspon dan dihargai. Dengan komunikasi kasihsayang dan kesabaran serta latihan bidang yang diminati, dapat menjadikan anak down syndrome mandiri, berprestasi bahkan dapat mengharumkan nama bangsa

scholarly journals ANALISIS PERBEDAAN JUMLAH NEUTROFIL ANTARA ANAK DOWN SYNDROME DAN ANAK SEHAT - Studi Pada SLB-C Widya Bhakti Semarang dan Mi Mirfa’ul Ulum

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Riezqia Ayu Wulandari ◽  
Sandy Christiono ◽  
Niluh Ringga
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Chromosome 21 ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Healthy Children ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Children With Down Syndrome ◽  
Periodontal Infection ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Background: Down syndrome (DS) is a congenital disorder caused by abnormalities of chromosome 21, resulting in migration defect of neutrophils, specifically in GCF as a marker of increasing periodontal infection. This study aimed to analyze the difference in neutrophil numbers between down syndrome and healthy children.Method: This research was an analytic observational with cross sectional design, and divided into two groups. The control group is consisted of healthy children and the other is consisted of down syndrome children. GCF was taken using paper point number 45-50 for 30 seconds, then it smeared into object glass and painted with giemsa staining. Observations was done by light microscopy with 1000 times magnification.Result: The result of studies with p<0.05 was indicating a significant difference of neutrophil numbers between children with down syndrome and the healthy group.Conclusion: This study concluded that there was a difference in neutrophil numbers due to the migration defect of neutrophils in children with down syndrome, that can cause proneness to periodontal infections.

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