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Mahjoub Khatibani S P, Rabiei S, Kousha M, Vejdani J, Maleki A, Maleki D. Examining Oral Health and Habits in Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Cross-sectional Study. J. Pediatr. Rev 2025; 13 (2) :139-144
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Seyedeh Porousha Mahjoub Khatibani1 
, Shaghayegh Rabiei2 , Maryam Kousha3 , Javaneh Vejdani1 , Arayeh Maleki4 , Dina Maleki *5
, Shaghayegh Rabiei2 , Maryam Kousha3 , Javaneh Vejdani1 , Arayeh Maleki4 , Dina Maleki *5
1- Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Sciences Research Center, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
2- Dental Sciences Research Center, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
3- Department of Psychiatry, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
4- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Dental Sciences Research Center, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. ,dinamaleki74@gmail.com
2- Dental Sciences Research Center, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
3- Department of Psychiatry, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
4- Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
5- Dental Sciences Research Center, School of Dentistry, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran. ,
Abstract: (269 Views)
Background: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most prevalent neurological disorders in children, and due to its symptoms, patients might be unable to maintain proper oral health.
Objectives: In this study, the correlation between ADHD and oral health was investigated.
Methods: In the current analytic cross-sectional study, 36 children with ADHD aged 12-14 years and 36 healthy children of the same age were clinically examined regarding decay-missed-filled teeth (DMF) index and the gingival bleeding index (GBI). Two bitewing radiography images were acquired from each subject; additionally, the parents completed questionnaires regarding oral habits. To analyze the data, independent t-test, chi-squared test, and the Fisher test were employed, and for calculating the values, the SPSS software, version 16.0, was used.
Results: The mean DMF index in test and control groups was 7.19±3.76 and 4.97±2.37, respectively, which was statistically significant (P=0.004). The mean GBI in the test and control groups was 35.05±30.69 and 30.88±21.04, respectively. Regardless of the higher mean GBI in the test group, the difference was not significant (P=0.504). Meanwhile, bruxism was detected in 16.7% of the children in the test group, which was significant (P=0.025).
Conclusion: Children diagnosed with ADHD had a higher DMF index and poor dental hygiene. Bruxism was also more commonly detected in these patients.
Objectives: In this study, the correlation between ADHD and oral health was investigated.
Methods: In the current analytic cross-sectional study, 36 children with ADHD aged 12-14 years and 36 healthy children of the same age were clinically examined regarding decay-missed-filled teeth (DMF) index and the gingival bleeding index (GBI). Two bitewing radiography images were acquired from each subject; additionally, the parents completed questionnaires regarding oral habits. To analyze the data, independent t-test, chi-squared test, and the Fisher test were employed, and for calculating the values, the SPSS software, version 16.0, was used.
Results: The mean DMF index in test and control groups was 7.19±3.76 and 4.97±2.37, respectively, which was statistically significant (P=0.004). The mean GBI in the test and control groups was 35.05±30.69 and 30.88±21.04, respectively. Regardless of the higher mean GBI in the test group, the difference was not significant (P=0.504). Meanwhile, bruxism was detected in 16.7% of the children in the test group, which was significant (P=0.025).
Conclusion: Children diagnosed with ADHD had a higher DMF index and poor dental hygiene. Bruxism was also more commonly detected in these patients.
Keywords: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Bruxism, Permanent dentition, Dental caries, Oral health
Type of Study: Original Article |
Subject:
Dentistry
Received: 2025/01/12 | Accepted: 2025/03/10 | Published: 2025/04/1
Received: 2025/01/12 | Accepted: 2025/03/10 | Published: 2025/04/1
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