Oral health findings and comprehensive management of a patient with hypotonic cerebral palsy- a case report with a two-year follow-up

Amol Suresh Patil, Aditi Mhatre, Sayali Katkar, Shreya Shah, Samhita Bahutule, Madhuri Patil

Abstract


Background- Cerebral palsy is a group of disorders that affect the movement and muscle tone or posture caused by a non-progressive abnormality of the immature brain that originates during the prenatal period/first few years of life. The dentist is a crucial element of the interdisciplinary healthcare team that treats this special group since cerebral palsy patients frequently have oral manifestations.

Case report- This case report presents a 14-year-old male with hypotonic cerebral palsy and a description and importance of a comprehensive dental approach. On oral examination, the patient presented poor oral hygiene, plaque accumulation, several carious teeth in the upper and lower arch, and root stumps. A comprehensive dental treatment was planned and performed accordingly.

Conclusion: This case report underscores the vital role of comprehensive, structured dental interventions in enhancing the oral health-related quality of life for children with cerebral palsy. It's imperative to raise awareness about the significance of well-planned oral health strategies in caring for individuals with cerebral palsy, thereby ensuring a fulfilling and healthier life for these patients and their caregivers.

 

Received: 26 April 2024

Accepted: 15 August 2024

Published: 04 September 2024


Keywords


Cerebral palsy, comprehensive care, dental care, health education

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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21622/AMPDR.2024.04.2.855

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