OBJECTIVE: The study was conducted to determine the caries experience and oral hygiene status of children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and was compared with that of non-ADHD children. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 80 children, including 40 ADHD and 40 non-ADHD children were included in the study. A visual dental examination for dental caries was performed and oral hygiene status of these children was determined. The parent/guardian completed a questionnaire concerning the child's behavior followed by questionnaire to the child regarding oral hygiene practices and food habits. RESULTS: Student-t test and chi-square test showed that children with ADHD had significantly higher defs score, mean plaque score in compared to that of non-ADHD children. Statistical significant differences were also found out in relation with frequency of tooth brushing and consumption of sugary food among the children suffering from ADHD. CONCLUSION: Caries prevalence in the primary dentition is increased in the children suffering from ADHD due to poor oral hygiene and increased consumption of sugary foods.
OBJECTIVE: The study was conducted to determine the caries experience and oral hygiene status of children suffering from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and was compared with that of non-ADHDchildren. STUDY DESIGN: A total of 80 children, including 40 ADHD and 40 non-ADHDchildren were included in the study. A visual dental examination for dental caries was performed and oral hygiene status of these children was determined. The parent/guardian completed a questionnaire concerning the child's behavior followed by questionnaire to the child regarding oral hygiene practices and food habits. RESULTS: Student-t test and chi-square test showed that children with ADHD had significantly higher defs score, mean plaque score in compared to that of non-ADHDchildren. Statistical significant differences were also found out in relation with frequency of tooth brushing and consumption of sugary food among the children suffering from ADHD. CONCLUSION: Caries prevalence in the primary dentition is increased in the children suffering from ADHD due to poor oral hygiene and increased consumption of sugary foods.
Authors: Elzbieta Paszynska; Anna Krahel; Malgorzata Pawinska; Monika Dmitrzak-Węglarz; Aleksandra Perczak; Agnieszka Słopień; Maria Gawriolek Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-06-17 Impact factor: 4.614
Authors: Gilmar J Begnini; João A Brancher; Ana Tb Guimarães; Melissa R de Araujo; Eduardo Pizzatto Journal: Int J Clin Pediatr Dent Date: 2019 Nov-Dec
Authors: Elzbieta Paszynska; Monika Dmitrzak-Węglarz; Aleksandra Perczak; Maria Gawriolek; Tomasz Hanć; Ewa Bryl; Paula Mamrot; Agata Dutkiewicz; Magdalena Roszak; Marta Tyszkiewicz-Nwafor; Agnieszka Slopien Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2020-08-13 Impact factor: 3.390