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KMID : 1144020160120020050
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Journal of Korean Association for Disability and Oral Health
2016 Volume.12 No. 2 p.50 ~ p.54
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PATTERN OF CHECK UP AND DENTAL MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL CARE NEEDS PATIENTS ACCORDING TO TYPES OF DISABILITIES
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Kim Dong-Hyun
Shin Teo-Jeon
Hyun Hong-Keun
Kim Young-Jae
Kim Jung-Wook
Lee Sang-Hoon
Kim Chong-Chul
Jang Ki-Taeg
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Abstract
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Regular dental visit of disabled patients is an important strategy for maintenance of oral health because of the lack of awareness of oral care. But there is limited information about follow up period in disabled patients after dental treatment.
The aim of this study was to investigate the pattern of dental visit and dental management of special care needs patients according to the types of disabilities.
A total of 140 patients who received dental treatment at Seoul National University Dental Hospital from 2010 to 2012 were reviewed. Patients were divided 3 groups according to the types of disabilities (disorder of external physical function, disorder of internal organ, psychic disability). Patient’s characteristic, dental treatment performed, follow up period and frequency were investigated.
The mean follow up period was 28.2 months and average frequency of visit was 3.69 times per year. There was no difference in period and annual visit between 3 groups, but significantly difference in cooperation with medical hospital in affiliation. Regular check-up was the most common dental treatment in all groups. In psychic disorder group, the proportion of sedative treatment was significantly higher than other groups.
The results of this study provide information necessary for treatment planning and dental management of disabled patients.
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KEYWORD
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Special health care needs, Regular dental visit, Types of disabilities
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