The Down syndrome patient in dental practice, Part II: clinical considerations.
Down syndrome (DS), or Trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder which results in intellectual impairment, typical craniofacial features and a wide spectrum of phenotypic abnormalities (reviewed by Kieser et al, 2003). Despite a large volume of research into this condition, its prevalence remains high (1 in 700 live births - Serra and Neri, 1990; Reeves, 2000). This, together with a notable increase in life expectancy (Pilcher, 1998), improved health care and a greater degree of integration into society in New Zealand has resulted in an increased demand for dental care.
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Department of Oral Sciences, University of Otago School of Dentistry, Dunedin, New Zealand. dorothy.boyd@dent.otago.ac.nz
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D000293:Adolescent; D000848:Anodontia / Q000209:etiology; D002012:Bruxism / Q000150:complications; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000150:complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008260:Macroglossia / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000150:complications; D009971:Orthodontics, Corrective / Q000379:methods; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012463:Saliva / Q000378:metabolism; D012798:Sialorrhea / Q000209:etiology