Autism spectrum disorders and oral health status: review of the literature

Authors:

G. F. Ferrazzano
UNESCO Chair in Health Education and Sustainable Development: Oral Health in Paediatric age, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy - Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, School of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples, Italy
C. Salerno
Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, School of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples, Italy
C. Bravaccio
Department of Translational Medical Science - Pediatric Section, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Italy
A. Ingenito
Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, School of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples, Italy
G. Sangianantoni
Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, School of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples, Italy
T. Cantile
Department of Neuroscience, Reproductive and Oral Sciences, School of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Naples, Federico II, Naples, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.01.02

ABSTRACT

Aim

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterised by impairments in communication and social relationships and by a narrow, repetitive and stereotyped repertoire of activities, behaviours and interests. The aim of this work is to evaluate how these characteristics have an impact on oral health.

Methods

A search was conducted through MEDLINE/PubMed and Web of Science in order to evaluate the oral health status of children with ASD and the correlation between ASD and dental caries, periodontal disease, dental injuries, oral microbiota, as well as the different strategies, approach and treatments in ASD patients. Forty-six articles were selected.

Results

Children with ASD are at higher risk of caries, alteration of the periodontal status, alterations of the oral microbiota and
increased risk of traumatic injuries.

Conclusion

Since ASD is a haeterogeneous disease with a wide range of expressions in individuals, adapted and specific strategies are needed. ASD children represent a challenge for the dental community.

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Publication date:

March /2020

Keywords:

asd children, autistic spectrum disorders, dental injuries, dental treatments, oral health, oral status

Issue:

Vol.21 – n.1/2020

Page:

9 – 12

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Cite:

Harvard: G. F. Ferrazzano, C. Salerno, C. Bravaccio, A. Ingenito, G. Sangianantoni, T. Cantile (2020) "Autism spectrum disorders and oral health status: review of the literature", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 21(1), pp9-12. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2020.21.01.02

Vancouver: G. F. Ferrazzano, C. Salerno, C. Bravaccio, A. Ingenito, G. Sangianantoni, T. Cantile. Autism spectrum disorders and oral health status: review of the literature. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2020Mar.1 [cited 2025Apr.30];21(1):9-12. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/autism-spectrum-disorders-and-oral-health-status-review-of-the-literature/

MLA: G. F. Ferrazzano, C. Salerno, C. Bravaccio, A. Ingenito, G. Sangianantoni, T. Cantile Autism spectrum disorders and oral health status: review of the literature. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2020;21(1):9-12

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