Citation

Dubey A, Ghafoor PA, Rafeeq M. J. Indian Soc. Pedod. Prev. Dent. 2015; 33(1): 25-27.

Affiliation

Department of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Rungta College of Dental Sciences, Bhilai, Chhattisgarh, India.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Publisher Medknow Publications)

DOI

10.4103/0970-4388.148969

PMID

25572369

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.

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.

RESULTS: Dentinal fracture was seen in 40% of cases. Few cases had tooth displacement, discoloration, and pulpal involvement.

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.

Language: en