Dental Caries Status in Autistic Children: A Meta-analysis

Zhang, Yujian; Li, Gang; Li, Jianbo; Shi, Ling; Lu, Jianping

doi:10.1007/s10803-019-04256-x

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“…14 Furthermore, Zhang et al stated that the weighted mean difference between the study groups and control groups in the papers analysed was 0.43 which is not statistically significant. 13 Fakroon et al 14 was the only study to present findings where the group with autism was shown to have a lower prevalence of caries in comparison to the control group. The DMFT score for the group with autism was 0.22 and DMFT for the control group 1.…”

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“…The nature of these study designs means that there is no control group. Robertson et al, 12 Zhang et al 13 and Tulumbaci et al 14 demonstrated results that indicated no statistical difference for children with autism and control groups. Tulumbaci et al demonstrated the difference in DMFT of study group and control group to be 0.2, which does not show a statistical difference.…”

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“…established that globally, no statistical differences in DMFT/dmft were found. 13 However, they found that within Asia, children with autism had a significantly higher index of DMFT/ dmft. Nunes da Silva et al utilised research from a wide range of locations, including USA and Japan.…”

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Autism and caries prevalence: a literature review

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2021

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Autism and caries prevalence: a literature review

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2021

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“…However, this finding might be caused by more intensive assistance provided by their parents or caregivers that varies from case to case [ 46 , 47 ]. Additionally, it seems that caries incidence in the ASD population might vary depending on the country [ 51 ]. Another reason influencing saliva variability might be food interest and related eating behavior such the selectivity, rejections, and aversions presented in ASD [ 52 , 53 ], as well as a strong preference for nutrient-poor foods [ 54 ].…”

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Potential of Salivary Biomarkers in Autism Research: A Systematic Review

Janšáková

Kyselicová

Ostatníková

et al. 2021

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The diagnostic process for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is based on a behavioral analysis of the suspected individual. Despite intensive research, no specific and valid biomarker has been identified for ASD, but saliva, with its advantages such as non-invasive collection, could serve as a suitable alternative to other body fluids. As a source of nucleic acid of both human and microbial origin, protein and non-protein molecules, saliva offers a complex view on the current state of the organism. Additionally, the use of salivary markers seems to be less complicated not only for ASD screening but also for revealing the etiopathogenesis of ASD, since enrolling neurotypical counterparts willing to participate in studies may be more feasible. The aim of the presented review is to provide an overview of the current research performed on saliva in relation to ASD, mutual complementing, and discrepancies that result in difficulties applying the observed markers in clinical practice. We emphasize the methodological limitations of saliva collection and processing as well as the lack of information regarding ASD diagnosis, which is critically discussed.

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“…Literature shows that the occurrence of dental caries in children with ASD is debatable. [4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11] According to few studies, children with autism have an increased risk of dental caries due to food selectivity, poor oral hygiene maintenance and infrequent use of oral health care services. Furthermore, an increased risk of periodontal diseases has also been reported in the literature because of the same reasons.…”

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Evaluation of Dental Caries and Periodontal Health Status in Children with Autism: a Case Control Study

Khan¹,

Nigar²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2022

J Islamabad Med Dental Coll

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Background: Dental problems are common in autistic children due to poor oral hygiene. During the dental treatment, main challenge is reduced ability of autistic kids to communicate. The objective of this study was to investigate about the oral health status of autistic children and to compare the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease between children with autism and healthy controls. Methodology: This case-control study was conducted at the Milestone Charitable Trust and Defense Housing Authority (DHA), Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School, for the duration of 04 months (1st Dec 2019 – 30th March 2020). Among cases, 67 autistic children and among controls,67 healthy children, of age 7 to 17 years, of either gender, were included. All the participants were examined and assessed for presence or absence of any carious lesions, and periodontal health. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23. Results: The overall mean age of included children was 12.51±2.99 years. Of 134 children, 53.7% were males and 46.3% females. The odds of periodontal disease were 5.52 times higher in autistic children as compared to healthy children (p < .001). The odds of dental caries were 3.43 times higher in autistic children as compared to healthy children (p < .001). In both age groups (<=10 years and >10 years), the risk of periodontal disease and dental caries was higher among autistic children as compared to normal children. While, according to gender, the risk of dental caries was higher among male autistic children as compared to normal children. Conclusion: The odds of dental caries and periodontal disease were higher among autistic children as compared to healthy controls. Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dental caries, Periodontitis

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Dental Caries Status in Autistic Children: A Meta-analysis

Cited by 19 publications

References 44 publications

Autism and caries prevalence: a literature review

Autism and caries prevalence: a literature review

Potential of Salivary Biomarkers in Autism Research: A Systematic Review

Evaluation of Dental Caries and Periodontal Health Status in Children with Autism: a Case Control Study

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