2023
DOI: 10.54905/disssi/v27i132/e118ms2845
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Dental and medical management of children with cerebral palsy: Case series with literature review

Abstract: Cerebral Palsy is one such condition with high prevalence in India. It is a neuromotor disorder affecting muscle tonicity and posture. Children with cerebral palsy are at high risk in developing dental problems which include high dental caries index, periodontal problems and poor oral hygiene.Providing dental care to these children requires skilled personnel and planned approach. This article presents the case report of two children (five and six years of age) diagnosed with cerebral palsy reporting to the ter… Show more

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“…The findings of the current study demonstrated that parents of children with cerebral palsy need more instruction on how to maintain their children's oral hygiene and how to effectively clean their teeth with an electric toothbrush because parental education and brushing frequency were significantly correlated with three clinical indicators, including PI, GI, and OHIS. Programs for parents having children with disabilities in oral health care have also been advocated by other studies [22][23] .…”
Section: Table 1: Demographic Details Of the Participants Table 2: De...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The findings of the current study demonstrated that parents of children with cerebral palsy need more instruction on how to maintain their children's oral hygiene and how to effectively clean their teeth with an electric toothbrush because parental education and brushing frequency were significantly correlated with three clinical indicators, including PI, GI, and OHIS. Programs for parents having children with disabilities in oral health care have also been advocated by other studies [22][23] .…”
Section: Table 1: Demographic Details Of the Participants Table 2: De...mentioning
confidence: 99%