Success in dental intervention in autistic children

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AUTISTIC, BEHAVIOR, CHILDREN, DENTISTRY, TECHNIQUES.

Abstract

Introduction: children with Autism Spectrum Disorder present special behaviors and needs that make dental intervention difficult. Among the most common oral diseases in children with this pathology are: malocclusions, self-injurious behaviors, bruxism, lip biting, digital suction and onychophagia.

Objective: to describe current dental interventions for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Methods: scientific articles detected through Google Scholar in SciELO and Pubmed were consulted. In addition, various research resources were used, including journals, books and web pages, which helped to study the circumstances in which children with ASD are found in dental care, making it possible to collect updated and reliable data that will help the recipient in their search for the methodological and systematic process of the behavior of these patients.

Development: dental intervention in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can be difficult due to their behavior and sensitivity. However, there are several techniques that can be used, such as: explaining, demonstrating and practicing the procedures in advance, desensitizing the child gradually, controlling the voice, applying applied behavior analysis, using physical control techniques and considering the use of pharmacological techniques in special cases. There are also specific techniques such as: the use of pictograms that help to understand the information visually, and it is suggested to use them to teach them how to brush their teeth correctly.

Conclusions: it is important to understand the special needs of these children and to use adapted techniques to provide them with adequate treatment.

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2024-10-10

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Quezada-Quiñonez AK, Suárez-Andrade NC, Rojas-Salgado MM, Tapia-Mejía MA. Success in dental intervention in autistic children. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2024 Oct. 10 [cited 2025 Aug. 21];28(2):e6556. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/6556

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