Cuidados no atendimento odontológico ao paciente com Síndrome de Down: revisão de literatura

Abstract

Down Syndrome (DS) is caused by a genetic alteration on chromosome 21 and manifests itself from birth. People with DS adapt intellectual, physical and oral changes. Craniofacial changes can be divided into congenital and acquired. This literature review aims to describe the care in dental care and oral and systemic changes that can affect a person with DS. The work carried out qualifies as a narrative literature review, descriptive research, with a qualitative approach. The subject addressed in this work aims to main general, craniofacial and dental characteristics associated with DS patients and dental care for these patients. According to studies, congenital changes can be: fissured tongue, late tooth eruption and malocclusion, and among acquired changes, periodontal diseases that in turn cause large bone loss and associated with poor hygiene of the oral cavity no flossing, caries disease is also related to such factors as poor hygiene, diet and low immune system. It is essential that the dentist perform an early diagnosis of oral changes, to guide the patient at home. This professional must also know the systemic changes of this pathology to form a multidisciplinary team for the best patient care.