ArticleContemporary clinical dentistry2015
Evaluation and comparison of the efficacy of low fluoridated and calcium phosphate-based dentifrice formulations when used with powered and manual toothbrush in children with autism.
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- Dental Caries Status in Autistic Children: A Meta-analysis.Journal of autism and developmental disorders · 2020Pooled it
- Caries Preventive Strategies in Specially Abled Children: A Systematic Review.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the effectiveness of novel oral hygiene aids in the prevention of gingival diseases in children and adolescents with special healthcare needs - A systematic review and meta-analysis.Dental research journal · 2025Review
- Autistic spectrum disorder children and adolescents' oral health characteristics - scoping review.International journal of developmental disabilities · 2024Article
- Efficacy of a Calcium Sucrose Phosphate Based Toothpaste in Elevating the Level of Calcium, Phosphate Ions in Saliva and Reducing Plaque: A Clinical Trial.Contemporary clinical dentistryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAutism is a neurobiological disorder characterized by impaired social interaction, communication difficulties, and lacking manual dexterity. These limitations make the oral hygiene maintenance very difficult.
aimThe aim of this present study is to evaluate and compare the efficacy of low fluoridated and calcium phosphate-based dentifrice formulations when used with powered and manual toothbrush in children with autism. SETTING AND
designSample comprised 22 children with autism who daily visited a day care and education center named ARUSHI - a center for children with special health care needs in Bhopal.
methodsChildren were divided into two groups (Group A and B) according to toothbrush used and further divided into subgroups (A1 and B1 [low fluoridated - Pediflor toothpaste] and A2 and B2 [calcium sucrose phosphate - Enafix toothpaste]). Oral hygiene instructions and brushing technique demonstration were given every day for a period of 1-month. Oral health status was evaluated before and after the study using simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S) and its Miglani's modification for primary dentition, plaque index (PI), gingival index (GI), and decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT)/deft index. The perception of parents regarding oral hygiene practices for their kids was also evaluated by an awareness and attitude questionnaire. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: OHI-S, GI, PI, and DMFT/deft were statistically evaluated using Mann-Whitney U- test. RESULTS AND
conclusionMean value of OHI-S decreased significantly with powered toothbrush (0.035 [P < 0.05]) in both groups. However, PI decreased significantly for Enafix when used with powered toothbrush (0.042 [P < 0.05]). Perception of parents was seen to improve significantly after 1-month study (0.000 [P < 0.05]).
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