J Oral Pathol Med (2011) 40: 576–581 Background: Disturbances in homeostatic functions have been observed individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), possibly resulting from autonomic dysfunction. Salivary flow rate and saliva composition are controlled by the nervous system, CP exhibit alterations salivary parameters that suggest impairment. This study aimed to investigate cardiac as indicative of disturbances, associated changes individuals. Methods: Ninety were compared 35 sibling volunteers no...

The aim of the present study was to evaluate use Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) in individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) order facilitate patient-professional communication during preventive procedures. In this study, 26 patients ASD, between 5 and 19 years age (10±3.3 y), were divided into two groups: G1 (n = 13) no previous experience dental treatment, G2 13), such experience. initial approach followed principles Son-Rise Program®. seven PECSs presented routine...

The aim of this study was to investigate caries experience in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) who have oromotor dysfunction and relate it age dietary consistency. Noninstitutionalized CP (n = 108) aged 4-19 years (mean: 10 years, 1 month +/- SD 4 5 months) were recruited for study. Subjects severely impaired (35.2%) had orofacial motor most frequently, followed by those slightly affected (27.7%), moderately (20.4%), very (16.7%). Age a statistically significant factor (p= 0.007), the...

Individuals with special needs exist throughout the world. The last demographic census (IBGE, 2002) in Brazil indicated that 14.5% of total population (24.5 million) present some type impairment. This study aimed to evaluate prevalence dental trauma (DT) individuals and first attendance by a surgeon patients admitted care clinic School Dentistry Universidade Paulista (UNIP), Brazil, between 2001 2005.The sample included 544 aged 1-20 years old (mean 10.7 ± SD 5.3). Patient medical records...

The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between caries prevalence in individuals with cerebral palsy (CPG) and burden on their caregivers (CGCP) compared nondisabled (CG) (CGCG). In a cross-sectional assessment, 65 subjects were evaluated for prevalence. CGCP answered Caregiver Burden Scale (CBS) questionnaire. Using same methodology, 58 CG CGCG replied had statistically significant higher scores general strain, isolation, disappointment, environment, total using CBS CPG...

Abstract Objective To study the correlation between caries experience in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) and quality of life their primary caregivers. Materials methods Sixty‐five non‐institutionalized individuals, presenting CP, aged 2–21 years old, were evaluated for experience. Their respective caregivers 20–74 old answered Short Form 36 (SF‐36) health survey Independence Measure Children. Fifty‐eight non‐disabled (ND group), caregivers, 25–56 submitted to same evaluation process as...

Previous studies reported alterations in salivary flow rate and biochemical parameters of saliva cerebral palsy (CP) individuals; however, none these considered the type neuromotor abnormality among CP individuals, thus it remains unclear whether different anatomical extended regions brain lesions responsible for neurological damage might include disruption regulatory mechanism secretion as part encephalopathy. The aim this study was to evaluate rate, pH buffer capacity individuals with CP,...

J Oral Pathol Med (2011) 40: 582–586 Background: Unstimulated whole salivary parameters have been identified as potential markers of hydration status. Reduced flow rate and increased osmolality shown to be useful identify dehydration, even when minimal loss body water occurs. This study aimed evaluate whether unstimulated from individuals with cerebral palsy correlate plasma urine osmolality. Methods: Thirty-five male female children, aged 9–13 years old, diagnosed were compared 27...

To investigate the influence of salivary osmolality on occurrence gingivitis in children with cerebral palsy (CP).A total 82 spastic CP were included this cross-sectional study. Oral motor performance and gingival conditions evaluated. Unstimulated saliva was collected using cotton swabs, measured a freezing point depression osmometer. Spearman's coefficient, receiver operating characteristic (ROC), multiple logistic regression analyses performed.Strong correlation (r > 0.7) determined among...

The very immature immune system of newborns facilitates the development infections, and when mechanical ventilation is indicated, microorganisms from oral cavity can cause VAP (ventilator-associated pneumonia). Medications such as antibiotics, sedatives, anti-inflammatory affect micro- bial flora, including quantity quality saliva. Anaerobic gram-negative are not common in this age group. However, presence tubes, mucositis, allow coating to set their proliferation. Phototherapy commonly...

J Oral Pathol Med (2012) 41 : 367–371 Background: A high prevalence of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) has been observed in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP). One the main risks for dental erosion is GERD. This study aimed to evaluate presence GERD, variables related and associated GERD (diet consumption, gastrointestinal symptoms, bruxism), salivary flow rate, a group 46 non‐institutionalized CP aged from 3 13 years. Methods: Twenty (GERDG) 26 without (CG) were examined according...

Although there has been a significant decrease in caries prevalence developed countries, the slower progression of dental requires methods capable detecting and quantifying lesions at an early stage. The aim this study was to evaluate effectiveness fluorescence-based (DIAGNOdent 2095 laser fluorescence device [LF], DIAGNOdent 2190 pen [LFpen], VistaProof camera [FC]) monitoring noncavitated caries-like on smooth surfaces. Caries-like were 60 blocks bovine enamel using bacterial model...

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect periodontal treatment on salivary cytokine levels and clinical parameters individuals with cerebral palsy (CP) gingivitis. A non-randomized, trial conducted in diagnosed spastic CP. Thirty-eight were enrolled categorized according gingival index scores between 0-1 or 2-3, assigned groups G2 G1, respectively. Periodontal comprised oral hygiene instructions, conventional mechanical 0.12% chlorhexidine applied as an adjunct. Clinical saliva...

ABSTRACT Aim: Identify whether the degree of oral motor performance is related to presence teeth grinding and maximal bite force values in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Methods: Ninety‐five palsy without grinding, according caregivers’ reports, were submitted a comprehensive evaluation during feeding process using Oral Motor Assessment Scale. Maximal was measured an electronic gnathodynamometer. Results: The group (n = 42) younger, used anticonvulsant drugs, more frequently...

Drug-induced gingival enlargement has been reported in patients treated with various types of anticonvulsant drugs, and is generally associated the presence plaque, inflammation, a genetic predisposition. Effective treatment includes daily oral hygiene periodic professional prophylaxis. However, some patients, surgical removal tissue overgrowth becomes necessary. The patient this case report was mentally impaired had severe drug-induced enlargement. This describes initial protocol,...

The aim of this study was to compare different bacterial models for in vitro induction non-cavitated enamel caries-like lesions by microhardness and polarized light microscopy analyses. One hundred blocks bovine were randomly divided into four groups (n = 25) according the model caries induction: (A) Streptococcus mutans, (B) S. mutans Lactobacillus acidophilus, (C) L. casei, (D) casei. Within each group, five subgroups duration period (4–20 days). immersed cariogenic solution containing...

Summary Aim To evaluate the relation among gingival inflammation, salivary osmolality, levels of IL‐1β, IL‐6, IL‐8, TNF‐α, and s‐IgA concentrations in children with spastic CP or without cervical motor control a cross‐sectional study. Design Unstimulated whole saliva index were collected 37 34 control, respectively. The data dichotomized as follows: (=0) absence inflammation (≥0.1) presence inflammation. Results group presented statistically higher mean values s‐IgA, cytokines. In addition,...