TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2015//
TI  - Assessment of traumatic dental injuries in patients with cerebral palsy
JO  - Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
A1  - Dubey, A.
A1  - Ghafoor, P. A.
A1  - Rafeeq, M.
SP  - 25
EP  - 27
VL  - 33
IS  - 1
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0970-4388
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0970-4388.148969
ID  - ref1
ER  -