Treatment needs and oral health status of institutionalized deaf and non-speaking children compared to typically developing children in Ahmedabad city
Abstract
Aim and Objective: To assess and compare the oral health status and treatment needs in institutionalized deaf and non speaking children to typically developing children in Ahmedabad city, Gujarat, India.
Material and Methods: A total 2200 children aged between 5-15 years were included in the study, Group I: 1100 typically developing, and Group II: 1100 deaf and non-speaking children. A customized proforma was used to evaluate oral health status and treatment needs.
Results: There was an overall higher caries experience as well as preventive, restorative and orthodontic treatment needs in deaf and non-speaking children compared to typically developing children.
Conclusions: This study showed the need for restorative and orthodontic treatment in the deaf non-speaking pediatric population with increased lack of dental care access for sensory-impaired children.
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