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- Title
Oral Rehabilitation and Management of Mentally Retarded.
- Authors
SOLANKI, JITENDER; KHETAN, JITENDRA; GUPTA, SARIKA; TOMAR, DEEPAK; SINGH, MEENAKSHI
- Abstract
High level of periodontal problems of dental caries are frequently observed in mentally handicapped children. This group of patients presents various problems when they face dental treatments. Identification of such population and providing them affordable oral health care is the new concept. A systematic method for identification and screening of persons with mental retardation has been developed and is being followed. Cost and fear are the most commonly cited barriers to dental care. Physical or mental may lead to deterioration in self-care, and oral care state have a low priority. Risk factors are inter-related and are often barriers to oral health. With advancements in today's world sufficient information and support is available for each and every individual to lead a healthy life which include the access to the oral health care. Factors such as fear, anxiety and dental phobia plays a vital role in acceptance of dental care and also the delaying of dental care. Lack of knowledge of oral and dental disease, awareness or oral need, oral side-effects of medication and organization of dental services are highlighted in the literature. All health personnel should receive training to support the concept of primary oral health care. Training about dealing with such mentally handicapped people should be addressed urgently among the health professionals.
- Subjects
MEDICAL rehabilitation; INTELLECTUAL disabilities; CHILDREN with intellectual disabilities; DENTAL caries; CHILDREN'S dental care; HEALTH self-care; THERAPEUTICS
- Publication
Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 2015, Vol 9, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
0973-709X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.7860/JCDR/2015/11077.5415