Dental aspects of children with Down syndrome

Ambarkova, Vesna; Ivkovska, Ana Sotirovska; Stavreva, Natasa

doi:10.17352/2394-8418.000050

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“…This study is essentially a case report wherein dental aspects have been assessed in patients with Down syndrome. The study's findings mentioned that malocclusion was extremely common among patients; therefore, the needs for orthodontic treatment were also higher among the patients [20]. Therefore, it can be said that the findings of this study can be correlated with the outcomes of the current study.…”

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Down Syndrome Children, Malocclusion Characteristics and the Need for Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN): A Cross-Sectional Study

Alkawari

2021

Children

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The purpose of the present study was to assess the characteristics of malocclusion and determine the orthodontic treatment needs of a group of children with Down syndrome. The study group comprised 23 children aged 10–14 years with Down syndrome who were attending special schools. A clinical examination was performed to measure several parameters that assessed malocclusion as well as classifications based on the Index of Orthodontic Treatment Need (IOTN-DC). When the dental health component (DHC) of the IOTN-DC was considered, results showed that a high percentage of children involved in the current study needed orthodontic treatment (81.9%). Moreover, 59.1% showed Angle’s class-III malocclusion compared to 36.4% who showed class I. However, the differences between the IOTN-DC values for the boys and girls were not statistically significant (p > 0.05). The present study has concluded that a higher percentage of children, suffering from Down syndrome, had very severe malocclusion; therefore, treatment can be considered mandatory. Similarly, more than three-fourths of the children with Down syndrome had visited a dental clinic at least once during their life. However, 30.4% of the children’s mothers have mentioned that they had not visited any orthodontic clinic. Therefore, there is a need to develop awareness and knowledge among the parents of children suffering from Down syndrome.

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Down Syndrome Children, Malocclusion Characteristics and the Need for Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN): A Cross-Sectional Study

Alkawari

2021

Children

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“…Blocking of orthodontic or maxillofacial referrals 26,27 or inappropriate treatment decisions such as extraction of teeth without properly assessing the ability for the patient to tolerate a removable appliance and plate in their mouth 9,12,18180 were found to be disenfranchising people with Down syndrome or Cerebral Palsy, despite identified benefits when all factors are considered during care planning.…”

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Does oral care knowledge amongst UK nurses effectively support people with intellectual disabilities across their lifespan?

Thurston

2021

BDJ Team

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Purpose Poor oral health can negatively impact on the overall health of an individual. Evidence highlights nurses' misgivings about providing oral care. Method Several articles were sourced across three clinical databases and four 'core' papers were critiqued using CASP. Findings A literature review identified two areas which require service improvement: 1) Co-presented oral care training should be delivered to staff teams, incorporating material which is developed in collaboration with allied health and social care professionals; 2) Dental teams should be included in the production of care plans for people with a learning disability. Conclusions Indications of ritualistic practice remain in UK nurses' approach to oral care. Daily issues faced by staff teams and the voices of people with a learning disability are underrepresented. Training and integrated care planning could significantly improve oral health outcomes for people with a learning disability.Editor's note: 'Nurse' and 'nurses' refers to general (medical) nurses in this article rather than dental nurses. AimA learning disability is a reduced ability to learn and understand new concepts or Mark Thurston, a former dental care professional who is currently a third year learning disabilities nursing student, summarises the findings of his dissertation -a literature review and proposed service improvement -undertaken as part of his degree in Nursing (Learning Disabilities) at the University of the West of England, Bristol.

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“…Poor periodontal tissue health conditions in people with Down Syndrome can cause permanent teeth to be removed in their teens which had been reported of more cases in loss of lower anterior permanent teeth before 8 years of age 7,14 . Routine psychological (Tell-Show-Do) intervention along with visual distraction using video eyewear and use of CDS-IS (computerized delivery system-intrasulcular) system was reported as effective behavior management technique for anesthetic delivery during invasive dental treatment 16 . But since 40-50% of people with Down Syndrome in general have a condition of the heart disease as risk factor for extraction, then the treatment must be under general anesthesia 7 .…”

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“…Besides having knowledge and exceptional skills, it requires willingness, patience, compassion, and motivation to overcome the barriers faced in treating children with special need condition like in Down Syndrome 11 . Pediatric dentist should always consider general health when planning the dental treatment of patients with Down syndrome, in order to achieve a holistic and interdisciplinary approach with following health professionals included: pediatricians, family medicine physicians, internists, speech-language pathologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist and special education teachers whom each of them play important role 14,16 .…”

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Dental and Oral Care Treatment Needs in Children with Down Syndrome in Surabaya

Ardianti Maartrina Dewi,

Tania Saskianti,

Mega Moeharyono Puteri

2021

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

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Objective: Aims of this study was to observe dental and oral care treatment needs of Down Syndrome children who are members of the Parents' Association of Children with Down Syndrome (POTADS) in Surabaya. Material and Methods: This study used secondary data from dental and oral examination records of total sample 34 Down Syndrome children aged 5-17 years who attended community service program "SPECIAL CHILDREN DENTAL VISIT -1" from August to October 2017. Results: Only few samples showed good oral hygiene though most of them brushed their teeth twice a day which likely related to physical and mental limitations. Most samples had cariogenic dietary habits with def-t/DMF-T score were below 10. Malocclusion founded can be worsen by oral bad habits which has existed in most samples. Conclusion:From this study it can be concluded that the most indicative treatment for Down Syndrome children are restorations and extractions.Good collaboration between parents and caregivers is needed to prevent more severe oral health problems which need more complex dental treatment. Children with Down Syndrome are entitled to the opportunity to develop and get special services, including in terms of oral health. With good oral health, the quality of life of Down Syndrome children can improve.

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Dental aspects of children with Down syndrome

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Down Syndrome Children, Malocclusion Characteristics and the Need for Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN): A Cross-Sectional Study

Down Syndrome Children, Malocclusion Characteristics and the Need for Orthodontic Treatment Needs (IOTN): A Cross-Sectional Study

Does oral care knowledge amongst UK nurses effectively support people with intellectual disabilities across their lifespan?

Dental and Oral Care Treatment Needs in Children with Down Syndrome in Surabaya

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