Open AccessOral health in children with cerebral palsy: A pediatric neurologist’s perspective
Author(s) -
Aman P S Sohal
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
asian journal of oral health and allied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2231-4393
pISSN - 2231-4385
DOI - 10.25259/ajohas_12_2020
Subject(s) - cerebral palsy , perspective (graphical) , medicine , quality of life (healthcare) , oral health , pediatrics , movement disorders , physical therapy , physical medicine and rehabilitation , family medicine , nursing , disease , pathology , artificial intelligence , computer science
Cerebral palsy, one of the most common causes of physical disability in children, is a group of complex neurological disorders caused by non-progressive injury to the developing brain which leads to abnormalities of movement and posture. Dental surgeons must be aware of common practical neurological problems encountered by these children on a day-to-day basis. Awareness of the various factors and strategies mentioned in the article will not only have a major impact on the child’s oral health but also on the quality of life of these children and their families.