Assessment of oral hygiene and quality of life of children with autism spectrum disorder and their caregivers: an observational clinical study.
João Victor Soares RodriguesMaria Clara Faria PoliThamiris CirelliAna Cláudia de Melo Stevanato NakamuneAntonio Hernandes Chaves-NetoAlessandra Marcondes AranegaRita Cássia Menegati DornellesKarina Helga Leal TurcioCarlos Marcelo da Silva FigueredoLeticia Helena TheodoroPublished in: Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985) (2024)
It was concluded that the quality of life of individuals with ASD was good, that most children are dependent for their daily activities and oral hygiene, and that they showed reasonable plaque control. On the other hand, the caregivers presented low quality of life and moderate burden.