Evaluating malocclusion patterns in children with autism spectrum disorder using the index of complexity, outcome and need: a cross-sectional study.

Fahimeh FarzaneganSahar Ahmadi ShadmehriZahra ShooshtariAmir Reza HamidiArsalan Shahri

Published in: BMC oral health (2024)

ASD children obtained significantly higher overall ICON scores, indicating more complex and severe malocclusions. These children also exhibited a greater tendency towards Class II and III malocclusions.

Keyphrases

young adults
autism spectrum disorder
physical activity
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
early onset
risk factors