@article{ref1,
title="Assessment of traumatic dental injuries in patients with cerebral palsy",
journal="Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry",
year="2015",
author="Dubey, A. and Ghafoor, P. A. and Rafeeq, M.",
volume="33",
number="1",
pages="25-27",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Cerebral palsy is an umbrella term for a group of conditions characterized essentially by motor dysfunctions that may be associated with sensory or cognitive impairment. Such children tend to have a higher incidence of traumatic dental injuries than the general population. This increased incidence is often attributed to poor muscular co-ordination that predisposes individuals with Cerebral palsy to trauma Aim: The study was conducted to assess different dental injuries and the risk factors for dental trauma to occur in patients with cerebral palsy. <br><br>MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study comprised 70 children and adolescents with cerebral palsy attending special school in Durg and Bhilai city between 7 and 18 years of age. <br><br>RESULTS: Dentinal fracture was seen in 40% of cases. Few cases had tooth displacement, discoloration, and pulpal involvement. <br><br>CONCLUSION: Dentists should be well aware of the possible dental injuries in such patients. Preventive measure measures should be taken by health care provider to reduce traumatic exposure.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0970-4388",
doi="10.4103/0970-4388.148969",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-4388.148969"
}