Oral health status and dental treatment needs in children with autism spectrum disorder
Compared to non-ASD peers, children with ASD have lower dental caries prevalence and less need for restorations, yet poorer plaque control. They also demonstrate more frequent oral self-injuries. ASD status appears related to toothbrushing difficulties. These findings highlight the need for tailored oral health interventions for children with ASD.
Authors
- Sachin Naik (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8962-0606)
- Sukumaran Anil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6440-8780)
- Nibu Varghese
- Nebu George Thomas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8679-7783)
- Sherin Sara George
- Vivek Narayan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6384-2027)
- Manju George Elenjickal
- Sajith Vellappally
- Aby Mathew
- Rinsy P Varughese
Institutions
- Thiruvalluvar University (IN)
- Government Medical College (IN)
- University of Dental Medicine (MM)
- King Saud Medical City (SA)
- King Saud University (SA)
- Pushpagiri Medical College (IN)
- Hamad Medical Corporation (QA)
- Qatar University (QA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Heliyon
- Published
- 2024-09-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e37728
- Citations
- 11
- Primary Topic
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.24