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The caries experience and behavior of dental patients with autism spectrum disorder

Authors :
Loo, Cheen Y.
Graham, Richard M.
Hughes, Christopher V.
Source :
Journal of the American Dental Association. Nov, 2008, Vol. 139 Issue 11, p1518, 7 p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

A comparison of the oral health of patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) with those without the condition reveals that people with ASD are 70.5 percent less likely to have a positive caries history than their counterpart. However, more patients with ASD are more uncooperative and require general anesthesia during dental treatment.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00028177
Volume :
139
Issue :
11
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of the American Dental Association
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.190919127