Commentary
Preventive oral health program for autism spectrum disorder patients
Author(s): Juliana Isabelle*
The study's goal was to compare clinical hygiene indicators, patient collaboration, and oral practises in ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) individuals before and after a customised preventative programme. A total of 100 patients (78 boys and 22 females, mean age 80.7 years) with ASD diagnosis were enrolled, ranging in age from 7 to 16 years old. For each patient, we calculated the Index Plaque (IP), gingival in-dex (IG), dmft/DMFT, dental brushing frequency, and snack frequency. The Frankl scale was used to assess patient behaviour, and each patient was examined individually after five visits by the same operator. To compare the parameters before and after inclusion in the specific dental pathway, the t test was performed. We discovered a substantial improvement in the IP (p0.001), IG (p0.001), and teeth brushing frequency (p0.001) from T1 to T2. The differences in the observed aver.. Read More»
DOI:
10.37532/pulnj.22.5(2).17-18
