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A Comprehensive Dental Management of Patient with Intellectual Disability: A Case Report

Pankaj Goel, Deepashri Tekam, Jitendra Kumar, Surya Kant

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Indian Journal of Dental Education 17(3):p 145-149, July- September 2024. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.17324.5

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Deepashri Tekam, Pankaj Goel, Jitendra Kumar, Surya Kant. A Comprehensive Dental Management of Patient with Intellectual Disability: A Case Report. Ind J Dent Educ. 2024;17(3):145-149.

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Received : June 02, 2024         Accepted : August 15, 2024          Published : September 25, 2024

Abstract

Dental caries is the most predominant oral disease amongst children with intellectual disability and its treatment is the greatest unattended health need. The effective management of oral health care for dental patients with special needs requires multidimensional approach including physical, developmental, behavioural and emotional intervention.


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All authors contributed significantly to the work and approve its publication.

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This article does not involve any human or animal subjects, and therefore does not require ethics approval.

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We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.

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Deepashri Tekam, Pankaj Goel, Jitendra Kumar, Surya Kant. A Comprehensive Dental Management of Patient with Intellectual Disability: A Case Report. Ind J Dent Educ. 2024;17(3):145-149.


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Received Accepted Published
June 02, 2024 August 15, 2024 September 25, 2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijde.0974.6099.17324.5

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Dental managementIntellectual disabilityRoot canal treatment

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