Can dentists contribute to early screening for developmental disorders in five-year-old children during health checkups?

Yoneyama, Taku; Utsumi, Akemi; Ishizaki, Azumi; Takahashi, Mari; Yamaguchi, Satoko; Asami, Takuya; Hironaka, Shouji

doi:10.1016/j.pdj.2022.06.001

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“…There is a need to establish prevention and clinical intervention protocols to minimise the consequences of oral parafunctional habits in children with cerebral palsy. Early screening and intervention can ameliorate individuals with developmental disorders and improve their quality of life 32 . Some studies suggest that palatal plate therapy, combined with orofacial regulation therapy, according to Castillo‐Morales intervention, seems effective in improving orofacial disorders in children with Down syndrome 33 and cerebral palsy 34 .…”

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“…Early screening and intervention can ameliorate individuals with developmental disorders and improve their quality of life. 32 Some studies suggest that palatal plate therapy, combined with orofacial regulation therapy, according to Castillo-Morales intervention, seems effective in improving orofacial disorders in children with Down syndrome 33 and cerebral palsy. 34 In a study, Castillo-Morales appliance therapy used in children with problematic drooling confers benefits.…”

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Bruxism, parafunctional oral habits and oral motor problems in children with spastic cerebral palsy: A cross‐sectional study

Tuncer,

Uzun,

Tuncer

et al. 2023

J of Oral Rehabilitation

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BackgroundIndividuals with spastic cerebral palsy are more predisposed to parafunctional oral activities and oral motor problems because of spasticity.ObjectivesThe aim of the study was to evaluate the relationship between the gross motor function classification system score (GMFCS), age, bruxism, parafunctional oral habits and oral motor problems in children with cerebral palsy.MethodsThis cross‐sectional study included 63 children with spastic cerebral palsy, aged 3–18 years, with developmental disabilities. The relationship between parentally reported bruxism, parafunctional oral activity rates, oral motor problems, and GMFCS was analysed.ResultsThe prevalence of bruxism was 52.4%, and the rate decreased as age increased. There was a greater likelihood of bruxism in individuals with tongue thrust (OR [95% CI] = 8.15 [1.4–47.3]) and swallowing problems (OR [95% CI] = 5.78 [1.3–24.68]).ConclusionIn children with spastic cerebral palsy, bruxism and the rate of parafunctional oral habits were high, thus affecting oral motor activities. A relationship was found between oral motor problems and increased GMFCS levels, but no relationship was found between bruxism and GMFCS levels. Children with spastic cerebral palsy who display tongue thrust or swallowing problems have an increased likelihood of presenting with bruxism.

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confidence: 99%