The prevalence of malocclusion in children with cerebral palsy | Zendy

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The prevalence of malocclusion in children with cerebral palsy

Author(s) -

D. L. Franklin,

Friedy Luther,

M.E.J. Curzon

Publication year - 1996

Publication title -

european journal of orthodontics

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.252

H-Index - 84

eISSN - 1460-2210

pISSN - 0141-5387

DOI - 10.1093/ejo/18.6.637

Subject(s) - cerebral palsy , malocclusion , medicine , overjet , cerebral palsied , drooling , pediatrics , orthodontics , dentistry , physical therapy

The prevalence of malocclusion in children with cerebral palsy was studied by comparison with a normal control group. The prevalence of drooling and prematurity was also assessed as well as the degree of mental handicap. Results showed an increased prevalence of malocclusion in children with cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsied children are likely to have a significantly increased overjet (P < 0.001) when compared with normal children. The comparatively small sample sizes precluded firm conclusions being drawn regarding other group comparisons (such as comparing children with cerebral palsy with and without a mental handicap) but there may be a tendency towards the more handicapped group having a Class II malocclusion.

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