DIAGNÓSTICO DAS CONDIÇÕES DE SAÚDE BUCALEM PORTADORES DE PARALISIA CEREBRAL

by GUERREIRO, PATRÍCIA OSÓRIO

Cerebral Palsy (CP) is a static lesion defined as a non-progressive disorder ofmovements and posture. It is usually associated with epilepsy, speaking, hearing and sightdisorders and also mental retardation. Even though, people who have CP need special care ofthe prevention of factors linked to oral problems, in the odontological context, the literaryinformation is contradictory when it comes to the incidence of oral diseases on patients who haveCP. In order to determine the oral health and associated factors conditions, an epidemiologicalresearch has been made in 41 children who have cerebral palsy. The variables taken in accountwere: social-economical aspects, risk factors for the development of oral diseases, access toodontological care, carie index, periodontal disease, malocclusion and dental fluorose. Childrenwho were examined showed a higher level of gingivitis and caries experience, mainly on theprimary dentition, and also severe malocclusions, factors that indicate the need of earlyintervention, whether with educational programs or healing assistance. The study has shownthat, in addition to the quantitative necessity of care, it is also necessary to improve the quality ofthese patients? consultations