Authors :
Dr JAYA AGALI RAMACHANDRA; Dr SOMYA SINHA
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 4 - April
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7854336
Abstract :
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a chronic and nonprogressive disorder caused due to injuries to the brain
in the early stages of life. CP patients are dependent on
their caregivers and their oral health experience may be
largely influenced by factors such as their caregiver’s
knowledge and awareness regarding oral health related
issues and their socioeconomic circumstances. The
existing literature suggests that CP children generally
have poorer overall oral health due to increased
incidence of dental caries than non-CP children, with
more extractions, poorer quality restorations of decayed
teeth and poor oral hygiene. Thus, this is a case report of
an 8 year old child diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy
who was successfully treated in the dental clinic with the
aim to help practitioners in understanding the
management of cerebral palsy cases in a dental setting.
The case report also sheds light on the role of pediatric
dentist in instilling a positive dental attitude in Cp
patients and their parents.
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a chronic and nonprogressive disorder caused due to injuries to the brain
in the early stages of life. CP patients are dependent on
their caregivers and their oral health experience may be
largely influenced by factors such as their caregiver’s
knowledge and awareness regarding oral health related
issues and their socioeconomic circumstances. The
existing literature suggests that CP children generally
have poorer overall oral health due to increased
incidence of dental caries than non-CP children, with
more extractions, poorer quality restorations of decayed
teeth and poor oral hygiene. Thus, this is a case report of
an 8 year old child diagnosed with spastic cerebral palsy
who was successfully treated in the dental clinic with the
aim to help practitioners in understanding the
management of cerebral palsy cases in a dental setting.
The case report also sheds light on the role of pediatric
dentist in instilling a positive dental attitude in Cp
patients and their parents.