Oral Health Status and Challenges in People with Disabilities: Lit review

Abstract

Introduction: The assessment of the oral cavity status of people with disabilities around the world indicates a high prevalence of caries and periodontal disease compared to those without disabilities. The purpose of this review is to analyze the literature sources that manifest the unsatisfactory oral health of the people with disabilities and the obstacles that have arisen during dental service.

Methodology: A literary review was executed on two main issues: “People with Disabilities” and “Oral Health”. The age groups provided by the World Health Organization were used.

Results: People with disabilities were found to have a high prevalence of caries, a small number of restored teeth, a high rate of extracted teeth, an unsatisfactory oral hygiene index, gingivitis, etc. Patients also had increased irritability, stress, and negative emotions during the visit to the dentist. Incomplete dental services have been occurred due to the barriers created for the people with disabilities.