1. Analysis of Oral Health among ADHD-Affected and Non-ADHD Children in Gran Canaria.
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Melwani-Sadhwani, Roshan, Alonso-Agustín, Eva Ruth, Sagols-Ruiz, Audrey, and Contreras-Madrid, Ana Isabel
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HABIT ,RISK assessment ,PERIODONTIUM examination ,DENTAL care ,CROSS-sectional method ,ATTENTION-deficit hyperactivity disorder ,T-test (Statistics) ,RESEARCH funding ,QUESTIONNAIRES ,KRUSKAL-Wallis Test ,DESCRIPTIVE statistics ,MANN Whitney U Test ,CHI-squared test ,TEENAGERS' conduct of life ,QUALITY of life ,DENTAL caries ,GINGIVAL hyperplasia ,COMPARATIVE studies ,TOOTH care & hygiene ,DATA analysis software ,CONFIDENCE intervals ,ORAL health ,CHILD behavior ,DISEASE risk factors ,DISEASE complications ,ADOLESCENCE ,CHILDREN - Abstract
A study in Gran Canaria assessed the oral health of 53 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and 106 without ADHD, aged 6 to 16 years. Clinical data on dental caries, conservative treatments, and periodontal health were recorded. The main objective of this study was to investigate the prevalence of dental caries in children with ADHD and how their habits and behaviors contribute to their oral health status. The results showed that children with ADHD had a significant increase in dental caries, conservative treatments, and gingival bleeding. A connection with diet was found, though it did not have a negative impact. No increase in periodontal index was observed, and no significant relationship with diet, family factors, or breastfeeding was found. The evidence suggests that children with ADHD should undergo frequent dental check-ups to monitor oral health and receive education on the importance of the quality and frequency of tooth brushing. These findings highlight the need to address oral health in children with ADHD and the necessity for adequate dental care in this group. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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