{"title":"Effectiveness of two visual-pedagogical methods for toothbrushing skills in autistic children: A randomized clinical trial.","authors":"Matine Gharavi, Katayoun Salem, Rojin Adabdokht, Mahmoud Ghasemi","doi":"10.1111/scd.13052","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two visual pedagogy methods, video modeling and educational posters, on improving tooth-brushing autonomy in 10-12-year-old children with mild autism.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty-four autistic children were randomly assigned to either the video or poster groups using the Rand function in Excel. Toothbrushing skills were divided into five stages: preparation, buccal, occlusal, lingual surfaces, and the end. These five stages comprised a total of 20 steps, with each step scored from 1 (not done at all) to 5 (done independently). The final score was calculated by averaging the scores of the five stages. The FONES method of toothbrushing was used for training. Follow-up assessments were conducted after 1 and 3 months. The data were analyzed using SPSS V26, including t-tests, Mann-Whitney U tests, and repeated-measures ANOVA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>After 3 months, there were significant improvements in autonomy scores for both groups, with the video group showing greater benefits (4.37 ± 0.43) compared to the poster group (4.11 ± 0.49) (p = .03), with an effect size of η<sup>2</sup> = .07.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both video and poster methods were effective in improving tooth-brushing skills, but video modeling was associated with a higher total autonomy score.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1759-1769"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141972065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral health status among the transgender population of India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Vini Mehta, Sapna Negi, Ankita Mathur, Snehasish Tripathy, Simmi Oberoi, Muhammad Aaqib Shamim, Isaqali Karobari","doi":"10.1111/scd.13027","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The invisibility of the transgender population within official records, combined with other socio-economic factors, impacts oral health status among transgender people. Hence, our systematic review and meta-analysis aim to generate a pooled estimate of the oral health status of the transgender community in India.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A systematic search was performed across four databases. The studies included a quantitative research design conducted in India and involved self-identified transgender individuals. The pooled prevalence was determined at a 95% confidence interval (CI). Q-statistics and the I<sup>2</sup> test were utilized to evaluate the source of heterogeneity. Leave-one-out analysis and Baujat plots were used to detect outliers within the studies. A Doi plot and LFK index were employed to assess the publication bias.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 12 studies comprising 1566 transgender participants were included. The pooled prevalence of toothbrush use among transgenders in India was found at 83% (95% CI: 0.73-0.91), smoking = 12% (CI: 0.03-0.26), smokeless tobacco = 53% (CI = 0.38-0.68), dental caries = 78% (CI: 67%-88%), calculus = 65% (CI: 0.4-0.86), and bleeding 18% (CI:0.08-0.32).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Oral health disparities among Indian transgender individuals are evident in the low toothbrush usage, an elevated prevalence of tobacco use, and dental disorders such as calculus, cavities, and bleeding. Tailored dental health programs that include inclusive healthcare services and awareness are essential.</p><p><strong>Prospero registration: </strong>CRD42023468872.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1535-1546"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141160395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Factors involved in picky eating in children with disabilities visiting outpatient clinics to receive feeding therapy.","authors":"Yuko Tanaka, Miwa Matsuyama, Fumiyo Tamura, Miki Mizukami, Kumi Tanaka, Takeshi Kikutani","doi":"10.1111/scd.13034","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13034","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This study aimed to clarify the factors influencing picky eating in children with disabilities based on the hypothesis that primary disease or oral function is involved in picky eating. The subjects were 242 children aged 3-6 years receiving outpatient feeding therapy at our clinic. The subjects' general and oral conditions and picky eating were assessed by their medical recodes. Resultingly, 79 children showed picky eating. Using logistic regression analysis, associated factors of picky eating were primary disease (p = .04), nutritional methods (p = .01), and oral hypersensitivity (p = .04). The relationship with the primary disease suggests the influence of the characteristics of the primary disease. The relationship with oral hypersensitivity may be attributed to avoiding certain sensations. Additionally, the study revealed that the subjects employed tube feeding to compensate for reduced nutritional intake due to picky eating. This study indicated that primary disease and nutritional method as general conditions and oral hypersensitivity as an oral function were possible factors for picky eating. Picky eating was found to occur at varying frequencies depending on the underlying primary disease, especially when the child struggled to tolerate different sensations experienced during meals.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1671-1679"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141477741","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of selective trimming of nasoavleolar molding on maxillary arch growth in patients with unilateral cleft lip and palate.","authors":"Prashanth Sadashiva Murthy, Aarthi Latha Venkatapathy, Seema Deshmukh","doi":"10.1111/scd.13028","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13028","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>Presurgical Nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) is a technique used for cleft lip and palate patients prior to cheiloplasty. However, concerns exist regarding its negative impact on maxillary arch growth.This study aimed to assess the effect of selective trimming in NAM on maxillary arch growth in patients with unilateral cleft lip palate.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The retrospective observational study analyzed the study casts of 30 patients before and after undergoing nasoalveolar molding treatment. Study casts which were repositories of the institute were analyzed and segregated as Group A: NAM given with selective trimming of the appliance, and Group B: NAM without selective trimming of the appliance. Pre and post-treatment casts were assessed digitally at L-L' (Intercleft segment width), C-C' (Intercanine width), T-T' (Alveolar arch width), L-TT' (Alveolar arch length from major cleft segment), and L'-TT' (Alveolar arch length from minor cleft segment) RESULTS: A notable significant difference between Group A's and B's mean Alveolar arch width and Intercleft segment width was seen. Whereas parameters such as intercanine width, and alveolar arch length as functions from major and minor segments showed no significant variance.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Although NAM has been known to affect the growth of the maxillary arch, this study proposes that techniques such as selective trimming can help counteract this drawback.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1627-1632"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141238684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Magáli Beck Guimarães, Luciana de Rezende Pinto, Alexandre Fávero Bulgarelli, Renan Vaz Machry, Hedionéia Maria Foletto Pivetta, Leonardo Marchini
{"title":"Ageism in dental students - a multicentric study in southern Brazil.","authors":"Magáli Beck Guimarães, Luciana de Rezende Pinto, Alexandre Fávero Bulgarelli, Renan Vaz Machry, Hedionéia Maria Foletto Pivetta, Leonardo Marchini","doi":"10.1111/scd.13048","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13048","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Gerontological education and intergenerational contact are proven strategies for effectively combating ageism. In this context, this study investigates the association between gerontological education, intergenerational contact, and ageism among dental students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Gerontological education from students' perspective, intergenerational contact, and ageism were assessed using a questionnaire containing sociodemographical aspects and an ageism scale (ASDS-Braz). The sample included students enrolled in the final year of dental programs at three public universities in southern Brazil. A multilevel Poisson regression was conducted to assess factors associated with ASDS-Braz scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A modest correlation was identified between dental schools in terms of reducing ageism, and a weak correlation was found between self-reported race and ageism. Notably, statistically significant findings were observed across family relationship with older individuals: students who reported having a poor relationship with older adults in their families presented 45% higher ageism scores than did those with an excellent relationship.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results suggested that while some gerontological education was reported by the participants, it may not be sufficient to prepare dental students to provide effective oral healthcare to older adults and to reduce ageism among them. Additionally, reinforcing positive aspects of intergenerational relationships may be an additional strategy in combating ageism within this population.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1751-1758"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141856753","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The use of air abrasion method to treat caries in autistic patients at the age of 6 years: A non-randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Urnissyam A Kuvatbayeva, Maryam K Iskakova","doi":"10.1111/scd.13060","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13060","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) encompass a range of conditions characterized by difficulties in social interaction and communication. Managing dental treatment for children with autism presents challenges due to their reluctance to interact with dentists, which can be as high as 65%.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This prospective non-randomized study, conducted at the Kazakh-Russian Medical University from January 15, 2023, to June 20, 2023, aimed to assess the efficacy of air abrasion caries treatment (AAbCT) compared to the standard method.</p><p><strong>Intervention: </strong>The intervention involved applying air abrasion (AAb) treatment without anesthesia using aluminum oxide powder in the AAbCT group, while the control group received cavity preparation with local anesthesia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In this study, it was noted that the AAb method of tooth preparation was not different in efficacy from the traditional method for a population of children with autism, and could be used without anesthesia. A greater willingness to cooperate was noted (p = .0372).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The AAb is an effective and safe treatment for children with ASD. Further studies needed to investigate its efficacy and safety in combination with behavioral interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1812-1817"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
André Taniguchi, Jéssica Madeira Bittencourt, Saul Martins Paiva, Thais Maria Freire Fernandes, Marcio Rodriguez de Almeida, Renata Rodrigues de Almeida-Pedrin, Ana Cláudia de Castro Ferreira Conti, Roberto Bespalez-Neto, Paula Vanessa Pedron Oltramari
{"title":"Impact of orthodontic treatment with aligners on the oral health-related quality of life of patients with trisomy 21.","authors":"André Taniguchi, Jéssica Madeira Bittencourt, Saul Martins Paiva, Thais Maria Freire Fernandes, Marcio Rodriguez de Almeida, Renata Rodrigues de Almeida-Pedrin, Ana Cláudia de Castro Ferreira Conti, Roberto Bespalez-Neto, Paula Vanessa Pedron Oltramari","doi":"10.1111/scd.13055","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13055","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To assess the impact of treatment with orthodontic aligners (OA) on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) in patients with trisomy 21 (T21) compared to non-syndromic patients.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The sample consisted of 30 patients, both sexes, aged between 11 and 35 years, divided into two groups: T21 (n = 10, patients with T21, treated prospectively) and CONTROL (n = 20, control group, non-syndromic patients, from the Orthodontic Laboratory of UNOPAR). In both groups, patients were treated with Invisalign orthodontic aligners (Align Technology), following the same treatment parameters. Participants, assisted by their caregivers, when necessary, answered Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14) instrument and the patient's guardians answered the Oral Health Scale for People with Down's syndrome (OHDS) instrument, before (T0) and after 30 (T1), 180 (T2), and 365 (T3) days from the start of treatment. Friedman tests with Bonferroni correction and Mann-Whitney tests were used (p < .05).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>For the OHDS instrument, it was observed that for the eating and communication domains and an overall score, the treatment with OA positively impacted the lives of T21 patients (p < .05). Regarding the OHIP-14 instrument, the intragroup evaluation showed that in the CONTROL group, there was no significant difference between the evaluated times; while for the T21 group, there was a significant positive impact (p < .05).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results showed that the treatment with aligners positively impacted the OHRQoL of T21 patients, and these results were perceived by caregivers, mainly in relation to issues related to eating and communication.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1781-1787"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142298616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R Mona Pattu, Mridula Goswami, Monica Juneja, Gyanendra Kumar, Smriti Johar, Vashi Narula, Riya Marie Johnson
{"title":"Parental acceptance of dental treatment with SDF in children with CP.","authors":"R Mona Pattu, Mridula Goswami, Monica Juneja, Gyanendra Kumar, Smriti Johar, Vashi Narula, Riya Marie Johnson","doi":"10.1111/scd.13058","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13058","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>This study aims to evaluate parental acceptance of dental treatment with silver diamine fluoride (SDF) in children with cerebral palsy (CP).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The present study is a case-control study with 80 children in the age range of 6-11 years. Group I consisted of children diagnosed with CP and Group II consisted of children without any Special Health Care Needs and systemic conditions. Preoperative and postoperative behavior assessment was done using Frankl's behavior Rating Scale. 38 % SDF application was done in any one primary molar with occlusal dentinal caries. A well-designed validated structured questionnaire with 10 questions was developed to assess the parental acceptance of dental treatment with SDF. The questionnaire comprised 10 close-ended questions with subdivisions on socio-demographic details, the reason for the previous and current dental visit, and acceptance of dental treatment with SDF. The data were analyzed using SPSS (version 26, IBM, Chicago, USA). Continuous variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation (M ± SD). Categorical variables were expressed as frequency (n) and percentage (%). The chi-square test was used for qualitative analysis. The level of significance was set at 5%.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The number of children showing positive behavior on Frankl's behavior Rating Scale increased from 55% to 70% after dental treatment with SDF and this difference was statistically significant in Group I (p-value < 0.001). 87.5% of parents in Group I had accepted the discoloration caused after dental treatment with SDF compared to 80% in Group II. In Group I, 95% of parents agreed strongly, while in Group II, 82.5% agreed strongly that SDF can be done on un-cooperative and special health care needs children. This difference in agreement seen between parents of Group I and Group II was found to be statistically significant (p-value = 0.02). Also, the acceptance of SDF was found to be higher in parents who were educationally more qualified in Group I. This difference in the acceptance level of SDF seen based on the educational status of parents was statistically significant (p-value < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Parental acceptance of SDF for dental treatment was higher in Group I (children with CP) as a greater number of parents accepted dental treatment despite discoloration with the modality being noninvasive and less time-consuming. Improved behavior rating was observed among children in both groups after dental treatment with SDF.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1804-1811"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510340","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comprehensive dental care in patient with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome: A 3-year case study using progressive desensitization techniques and oral sedation.","authors":"Maria Sarapultseva, Alexey Sarapultsev","doi":"10.1111/scd.13050","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13050","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This case study delineates a minimally invasive and effective approach for the aesthetic and functional restoration of teeth in a patient with Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome (RTS), focusing on the challenges and strategies tailored to their specific dental care needs.</p><p><strong>Methods and results: </strong>A 20-year-old patient diagnosed with RTS presented at the Pediatric Dentistry Department for a comprehensive dental assessment and care. The individual's genetic condition manifested in unique dental and craniofacial anomalies, complicating standard dental procedures. Following an initial consultation that underscored limited cooperation due to intellectual disabilities, a customized treatment plan was developed. This included behavior modification techniques to acclimate the patient to dental settings and procedures. Utilizing \"simplified technologies\" such as volumetric polymerization composites and self-etching primer and adhesive systems, tooth 36 was successfully treated. The approach showcased the potential for dental care in RTS patients with minimal sedation, prioritizing patient comfort and cooperation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The successful dental treatment of the RTS patient highlights the importance of patient-centered, minimally invasive approaches in managing individuals with special healthcare needs. Emphasizing continuity of care and prioritizing restorative treatments facilitated significant improvements in oral health and patient cooperation. This case contributes to the sparse literature on dental care for RTS patients, advocating for specialized strategies to address their comprehensive oral health needs. The findings underscore the necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative care protocols to ensure effective and empathetic dental treatment for individuals with RTS.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1589-1599"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141876312","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thais Alves de Oliveira, Victor Zanetti Drumond, Anna Carolina Rye Sato Kimura, José Alcides Almeida de Arruda, Sharat Chandra Pani, Ricardo Alves Mesquita, Najara Barbosa da Rocha, Lucas Guimarães Abreu
{"title":"Comprehensive assessment of periodontal health in cerebral palsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Thais Alves de Oliveira, Victor Zanetti Drumond, Anna Carolina Rye Sato Kimura, José Alcides Almeida de Arruda, Sharat Chandra Pani, Ricardo Alves Mesquita, Najara Barbosa da Rocha, Lucas Guimarães Abreu","doi":"10.1111/scd.13049","DOIUrl":"10.1111/scd.13049","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aims: </strong>Cerebral palsy (CP) is the term for a set of neurological disorders resulting from brain damage that impairs motor function. The aim of the present study was to perform a systematic review of the literature to determine whether individuals with CP are at a greater risk of negative periodontal health outcomes compared to those without CP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This study followed the recommendations of the MOOSE guidelines. Electronic searches were conducted in the PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, Ovid, Embase, and PsycInfo databases. Observational studies assessing periodontal outcomes in individuals with CP were included. Risk of bias was appraised using the Newcastle-Ottawa scale. Meta-analyses were conducted and the results were presented using standardized mean differences (SMD), odds ratios (OR), and 95% confidence intervals (CI). The strength of the evidence was also assessed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 316 records were retrieved from the electronic databases, 17 of which were included in the qualitative synthesis. Meta-analyses revealed significantly higher scores in individuals with CP compared to those without CP for the oral hygiene index (SMD = 0.47 [95% CI: 0.17-0.78, I<sup>2</sup> = 80%), gingival index (SMD = 0.75 [95% CI: 0.39-1.11], I<sup>2</sup> = 79%), plaque index (SMD = 0.70 [95% CI: 0.07-1.33], I<sup>2</sup> = 93%), and calculus index (SMD = 0.98 [95% CI: 0.76-1.20], I<sup>2</sup> = 0%). However, no significant difference was found between groups for the prevalence of gingivitis (OR = 1.27 [95% CI: 0.28-5.66], I<sup>2</sup> = 93%). The risk of bias for the outcome assessment and statistical tests was low. The strength of the evidence was deemed very low.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Individuals with CP may experience more significant negative periodontal health outcomes compared to those without CP.</p>","PeriodicalId":47470,"journal":{"name":"Special Care in Dentistry","volume":" ","pages":"1547-1557"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141856754","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}