Open AccessEvaluation and comparison of the efficacy of low fluoridated and calcium phosphate-based dentifrice formulations when used with powered and manual toothbrush in children with autism
Author(s) -
Prateek Awasthi,
Bharti Peshwani,
Shailesh Tiwari,
Ruchi Thakur,
N D Shashikiran,
Shefali Singla
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.166811
Subject(s) - toothbrush , dentistry , medicine , toothpaste , oral hygiene , autism , dentifrice , fluoride , psychiatry , inorganic chemistry , chemistry , brush , electrical engineering , engineering
Autism is a neurobiological disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, communication difficulties, and lacking manual dexterity. These limitations make the oral hygiene maintenance very difficult.