Oral Health Considerations for People with Physical or Developmental Disabilities
摘要
Oral health quality of life is integral to overall health in people with developmental disabilities. Many oral health conditions can be prevented with routine access to oral healthcare. Dentists provide services which can be tailored to the individual’s specific needs with respect to developmental and physical disabilities. People with complex medical conditions require altered approaches to dental care, and special attention to dental procedure interactions with those conditions. This entry will discuss common dental conditions with respect to people with developmental disabilities.