Journal of Disability and Oral Health

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Cover Date:
April 2005
Print ISSN:
1470-8558
Electronic ISSN:
1754-2758
Vol:
6
Issue:
1

Oral findings and 18-month follow-up care in two siblings with autistic disorder

Department of Child Dental Health, College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria
Abstract Autism is marked by extreme abnormal emotional, social and speech development. Parents and caregivers may often have difficulty providing home care for affected children. Their dental management can therefore be most challenging for the paediatric dentist. This paper highlights some significant oral findings and management challenges in two autistic siblings. Key words: Oral findings, autistic disorder

Article Price
£15.00
Institution Article Price
£15.00
Page Start
42
Page End
44
Authors
Folakemi A. Oredugba

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