title: Medical problems and oral care of patients with Down syndrome: a literature review.
abstract: When planning the dental treatment of patients with Down syndrome (DS), dental practitioners should always consider their general health, in order to achieve a holistic and interdisciplinary approach. This article presents a literature review of the primary medical conditions in patients with DS that may affect their general health care and the appropriate clinical delivery of oral health care.
authors: Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. jennyaa@usp.br
authors: Jenny
authors: J
authors: Abanto
authors: Ana Lidia
authors: AL
authors: Ciamponi
authors: Elizabeth
authors: E
authors: Francischini
authors: Christiana
authors: C
authors: Murakami
authors: Nathalie Pepe Medeiros
authors: NP
authors: de Rezende
authors: Marina
authors: M
authors: Gallottini
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D004314:Down Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009059:Mouth Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014076:Tooth Diseases / Q000628:therapy*