Comparative assessment of a phased debridement strategy amidst treatment for masticatory muscle spasticity in children with cerebral palsy
Yu. A. Makedonova,
A. G. Pavlova-Adamovich,
E. N. Yarygina
et al.
Abstract:Relevance. Dental care for children diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP) presents substantial challenges to dental practitioners. These children not only necessitate individualized care strategies but also face challenges in mouth opening due to masticatory muscle spasticity, which limits operational access during treatments. This study introduces a phased approach to debridement that is integrated with interventions aimed at alleviating hypertonia in the masticatory muscles through adaptive myogymnastics and th… Show more
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