Global Behavior and Periodontal Disease in Down's Syndrome Patients

Down's Syndrome Patients Behavior Correlations to Periodontal Disease Status

This study aimed at correlating global behavior of Down's Syndrome patients to periodontal disease status.

There is a higher prevalence and severity of periodontal disease in Down's Syndrome patients. Plaque levels in these patients are high due to poor hygiene habits. Behavior also may contribute to the overall periodontal condition.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Down's Syndrome Diagnose characterized by the whole chromosomal aneuploidy 15 to 52 years
• Absence of severe hearing loss could impair the comprehension about the dental treatment
• Absence of severe visual loss that could impair the comprehension about the dental treatment
• Presence of at least four teeth being one for hemiarch.
• Diagnose of gingivitis and periodontitis
• Absence of acute periodontal disease and necrotizing periodontal disease.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Smokers
• Use of alcohol
• Menopause
• Pregnancy
• Absence of all teeth
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus
• Uncontrolled hyperthyroidism
• Angina
• Uncontrolled hypertension
• Coagulopathy
• Use of illicit drugs
• Head and neck radiotherapy
• Chemotherapy
• Non-cooperative patients or patients with other diseases as autism.