Change in Quality of Life After Full Mouth Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia in a Group of Egyptian Children With Down Syndrome

Change in Quality of Life After Full Mouth Rehabilitation Under General Anesthesia in a Group of Egyptian Children With Down Syndrome

To assess oral health related quality of life (OHRQOL) after full mouth rehabilitation under GA in a group of Egyptian children with down syndrome .

Dental treatment under GA provides a safe approach and has significant positive effects on quality of life for children with down syndrome who cannot accept normal treatment. Oral health related quality of life is measured in relation to how the mouth and teeth affect physical, psychological and social well-being and daily activities such as eating, chewing, swallowing, speaking, playing, learning, happiness, embarrassment, and social interactions (Jabarifar et al., 2009). Jankauskiene et al., 2010 conducted a systematic review concluded that "Oral rehabilitation under GA results in immediate improvement of the children's oral health and physical, emotional and social quality of life. It also has a positive impact on the family". Dental caries is a common condition amongst young children which negatively impacts on their quality of life. children with down syndrome who have an increased risk of developing caries due to various reasons: limited oral healthcare, difficultty in dental services,un stable diet, the high sugar contents in their medications and low salivary secretion(Peerbhay & Titinchi, 2014).

Inclusion Criteria:

- Inclusion Criteria Age range 1 to 15 years. Diagnosed with down syndrome Should have a minimum of 12 primary or permanent teeth, or a mixture that had not been treated within the past 12 months.

Exclusion Criteria Participation in any other concurrent clinical trials. The presence of serious medical conditions or a transmissible disease such as malignant disease, hepatitis, AIDS etc.

Children whose parents had no home or mobile phone to enable post-operative contact.

Parent that will not sign the consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Inclusion Criteria Age range 3 to 14 years. Diagnosed with down syndrome Should have a minimum of 12 primary or permanent teeth, or a mixture that had not been treated within the past 12 months.

Exclusion Criteria Participation in any other concurrent clinical trials. The presence of serious medical conditions or a transmissible disease such as malignant disease, hepatitis, AIDS etc.

Children whose parents had no home or mobile phone to enable post-operative contact.

Parent that will not sign the consent.