Manejo do paciente pediátrico autista no consultório odontológico: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

Objective: Review the literature on the management of patients with ASD pointing out which dental procedures are most used for the treatment of autistic patients. Therefore, this study aims to demystify the dental treatment of children with ASD, through a literature review. Methods: The methodology consists of an integrative review of publications in the 2015/2020 period in the Lilacs, Pubmed and Google Scholar databases. Results: 15 publications were found, most of which highlight methods of approach that can be used in a dental office. Various techniques can be used to approach the child, including ABA, TECCH, PECs, as well as there should be a focus on prevention and teaching brushing techniques to parents / caregivers of these children. Despite this, most publications refer to monographs or dissertations (N = 13). Conclusion: There are few articles published on the topic, especially aimed at children, and there should be more studies in this area. Despite this, it is possible to provide care for children with ASD in the dental office, taking the necessary care regarding the approach of these patients.