Down Syndrome: A Review for the Dental Professionals

Aldossary, Mohammed S.

doi:10.9790/0853-1607016166

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“…Most children with DS have intellectual disabilities and increased risk of different medical problems. Congenital heart defect, visual impairment, hearing problems, increased susceptibility to infections, autoimmune diseases, thyroid diseases and leukaemia are common [2][3][4]. Oral health may also be affected [5][6][7][8].…”

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Parents’ perceptions of oral health, general health and dental health care for children with Down syndrome in Sweden

Stensson

Norderyd

Riper

et al. 2020

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

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Aim: To describe parental perceptions of general health, oral health and received dental health care in Swedish children with Down syndrome (DS). Methods: Online questionnaire, quantitative data analysis (Chi-square test). Results: Parents of 101 children with DS (52 boys, 49 girls, mean age: 9.6 years) participated. Seventy percent rated their child's general health and 74% their child's oral health as good or very good. Parents, who rated their child's oral health as poor (8%), also reported that dental procedures were difficult. Children received dental care at general (55%) and specialist clinics (53%). Ninety-four percent of parents of children receiving specialist dental health care were satisfied compared to 70% of parents with children in general clinics. The parents most valued characteristics of dental professionals were patience (63%) and their ability to engage the child (68%). Parents wanted multidisciplinary collaboration. Conclusion: Most parents rated their child's general and oral health as good or very good. Children with poor oral health were also reported to have difficulties coping with dental procedures. Parents wanted dental care to be tailored to meet their child's unique needs. They wanted dental professionals to have knowledge about children with a need for special care. Lastly, they requested multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Parents’ perceptions of oral health, general health and dental health care for children with Down syndrome in Sweden

Stensson

Norderyd

Riper

et al. 2020

Acta Odontologica Scandinavica

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“…Therefore, good oral hygiene may need to be the responsibility of the primary caregiver until the individual can develop the necessary coordination to become self-sufficient. 1 …”

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“…The incidence of trisomy is influenced by maternal age and differs in the population (between 1 in 319 and 1 in 1000 live births). 1–3 …”

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Management of Chronic Ulcer Mimicking Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Down Syndrome Child with Motoric Disorders

Shafuria¹,

Dwiarie²,

Hidayat³

2022

IMCRJ

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Introduction Down syndrome is a congenital genetic disorder caused by an error in cell division, resulting in the presence of an additional third chromosome 21. Down syndrome is one of the leading causes of intellectual disability. Millions of these patients face various health issues. This study aimed to provide information about the challenges in the management of chronic ulcer mimicking OSCC in Down Syndrome child with motoric disorders. Case A 12-year-old boy with Down Syndrome and motoric disorders was referred to Oral Medicine Department. In the extraoral examination, the patient had a dysmorphic face and dry lips. Lymph node examination could not be assessed because the patient wore a cervical collar. The intraoral examination showed an irregular ulcer with 1×0.7 cm in diameter, indurated margin, and white-yellowish base at the right lateral border of the tongue. The 55 teeth were sharp and caused an occlusion trauma to the right lateral border of the tongue. The patient was diagnosed with a chronic traumatic ulcer mimicking OSCC based on clinical examination. The medication given to the patient were sodium chloride 0.9%, povidone-iodine mouthwash 1%, and petroleum jelly. Conclusion Children with Down syndrome often suffer from orofacial abnormalities which can affect their oral health and their family’s quality of life. Dental and oral care for Down Syndrome children with motoric disorders required some challenges and collaboration with their parents, families, and caregivers.

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“…Children with Down syndrome have a higher prevalence of dental and oral conditions as well as a higher risk of medical problems with oral health consequences, which suggests that they need ongoing support from dental health care professionals [ 1 ]. In addition, visual and hearing impairments are common in children with Down syndrome, and together with intellectual disability these may impact communication in dental health care [ 2 , 3 ].…”

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Dental health care for children with Down syndrome: Parents’ description of their children's needs in dental health care settings

Stensson

Norderyd

Riper

et al. 2022

European J Oral Sciences

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A visit to the dental clinic may be challenging for a child with Down syndrome due to medical and oral health problems as well as communication problems. The aim of the present study was to explore how parents of children with Down syndrome describe their child's needs in the dental health care setting. In a survey concerning parental experiences with dental health care in Sweden, free comments were analysed with content analysis and resulted in five categories: “Need for continuity of care in dental health care”; “Need for dental health care professionals to have knowledge and expertise in caring for children with Down syndrome and other disabilities”; “Need for dental health care professionals to use a caring approach with children with Down syndrome”; “Need for the child with Down syndrome to be prepared to participate in their dental health care visit” and “Need for the child with Down syndrome to be given the same rights as typically developing children”. To support children with Down syndrome in an optimal way, dental health care needs to be tailored to meet the child's unique needs. In addition, dental health care professionals need knowledge of and expertise in the care of children with Down syndrome.

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Down Syndrome: A Review for the Dental Professionals

Cited by 4 publications

References 31 publications

Parents’ perceptions of oral health, general health and dental health care for children with Down syndrome in Sweden

Parents’ perceptions of oral health, general health and dental health care for children with Down syndrome in Sweden

Management of Chronic Ulcer Mimicking Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma in Down Syndrome Child with Motoric Disorders

Dental health care for children with Down syndrome: Parents’ description of their children's needs in dental health care settings

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