|
Neural
tube disorder caused by the failure of the fetus’s spine to close
properly during the first month of pregnancy
Patient may need braces, crutches or a
wheelchair to be ambulatory
Patient may also
experience:
·
Learning
disabilities
·
Lack of bowel and bladder
control
·
Hydrocephalus
·
Latex
Allergy |
Increased risk of dental disease when learning disability is
present |
Strict
daily oral hygiene regimen starting at an early
age
Tooth
brushing skills should be adapted to the individual’s abilities and
strengths
Routine
exams and prophylaxis
Tooth
brushing skills should be adapted to the individual’s abilities and
strengths
Use of
mechanical toothbrushes
Use of
antimicrobial agents
Fluoride therapy
Sealant
application
Nutrition counseling
Use of
latex free products
Positive reinforcement when apathy towards oral hygiene
exists
|
Sucrose based medications may increase susceptibility to
dental
caries |
