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Home Oral health status of Italian children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Oral health status of Italian children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Authors:

  • S. Bagattoni
    Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM), Unit of Dental Care for Special Needs Patients and Paediatric Dentistry, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
  • L. Lardani
    Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Area, Dental and Oral Surgery Clinic, Unit of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
  • G. D’Alessandro
    Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM), Unit of Dental Care for Special Needs Patients and Paediatric Dentistry, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
  • G. Piana
    Department of Biomedical and NeuroMotor Sciences (DiBiNeM), Unit of Dental Care for Special Needs Patients and Paediatric Dentistry, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.23804/ejpd.2021.22.03.12

ABSTRACT


Aim

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterised by communication deficits and repetitive unusual behaviours. The behaviour guidance of these children represents a challenge for the dental team. The aim of the study was to evaluate the oral health status in a group of Italian children with ASD.

Material and methods

Study Design: Sixty-four Italian children with ASD and 64 controls were included. Data were collected by means of questionnaires and clinical examinations.

Results

Dental trauma (p=0.007), bruxism (p=0.001) and biting objects habit (p=0.021) were more frequent in the study group; fluoride exposure was lower (p=0.001) (chi-square test). The mean plaque index was 1.48 ±0.75 in the study group and 0.81±0.56 in the control group (p=0.001; Mann-Whitney U test); the mean dmft/DMFT was 3.00 ±1.2 and 2.3 ±1.8 in the study group and 1.8 ±1.1 and 1.0 ±1.1 in the control group (p<0.001; Mann-Whitney U test). Anterior open bite was more frequent in the study group (p=0.013; Chi-square test). No significant differences were found for enamel defects, molar relationship, posterior crossbite and deep bite. Significantly more children with ASD showed a negative behaviour (80% vs 35%: p =0.001; Chi-square test).

Conclusion

Children with ASD have a poorer oral health status than healthy children. The early establishment of a home dental hygiene should be encouraged.

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Publication date:

September /2021

Issue:

Vol.22 – n.3/2021

Page:

243 – 247

Publisher:

Ariesdue

Topic:

Children with special health care needs

Cite:


Harvard: S. Bagattoni, L. Lardani, G. D’Alessandro, G. Piana (2021) "Oral health status of Italian children with Autism Spectrum Disorder", European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry, 22(3), pp243-247. doi: 10.23804/ejpd.2021.22.03.12
Vancouver: S. Bagattoni, L. Lardani, G. D’Alessandro, G. Piana. Oral health status of Italian children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry [Internet]. 2021Sep.1 [cited 2023Mar.27];22(3):243-247. Available from: https://www.ejpd.eu/abstract-pubmed/oral-health-status-of-italian-children-with-autism-spectrum-disorder/
MLA: S. Bagattoni, L. Lardani, G. D’Alessandro, G. Piana Oral health status of Italian children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. European Journal of Paediatric Dentistry. 2021;22(3):243-247

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