Treating Patients with Autism in a Dental Setting
Course Number: 402
Course Contents
Dental Conditions Commonly Seen in Patients with Autism
The probability of certain dental conditions is higher in patients with autism due primarily to difficult behaviors, sensory aversions to home care, frequent snacking, and xerostomia caused by medications. These conditions include:
Caries
Attrition
Erosion
Gingivitis/periodontitis
Trauma
Drooling
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