Introduction: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by chromosomal anomalies that affect various aspects of cognitive and physical development, including a range of odontostomatological peculiarities that can affect quality of life and overall well-being. Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the odontostomatological characteristics of patients with Down syndrome and assess their active participation during dental sessions, to determine when treatment can be performed in the dental chair and when general anesthesia is necessary. We sought to provide an overview of the dental and oral conditions of these patients, identifying any patterns in the evolution of odontostomatological pathologies over the years. In pursuing this objective, we aim at simplifying patient management in the clinic through a better understanding of their oral health needs, both to facilitate the identification of preventive and therapeutic needs and to improve collaboration during clinical procedures. Materials and Methods: The data used cover a 20-year period (2003-2023) and were collected through the analysis of 366 medical records of patients with Down syndrome at the Piove di Sacco Hospital in the province of Padua, Italy. Information extracted from these documents includes a wide range of patient observations, such as clinical procedures on the chair and under anesthesia based on cooperation, presence of dental anomalies, malocclusions, dental eruption times, dental and periodontal health status, characteristics of oral and perioral tissues, as well as any associated medical conditions. Data analysis was conducted systematically to ensure accuracy and consistency in data collection and interpretation. Results: The results show a range of odontostomatological peculiarities present in patients with Down syndrome, including a higher predisposition to malocclusions, periodontal problems, and dental anomalies such as agenesis, delayed eruptions, and "shark teeth" eruptions. Collaboration in these patients is generally good; however, when it is insufficient, various aspects must be considered to decide which treatments to perform in the clinic and when the operating room is genuinely necessary. Conclusion: The analysis of clinical data collected over 20 years provides an in-depth understanding of the odontostomatological characteristics of Down syndrome and suggests a possible approach for distinguishing between dental treatments to be performed in the dental chair or under anesthesia, based on the level of patient cooperation.
Introduzione: La sindrome di Down è una patologia genetica le cui anomalie cromosomiche influenzano diversi aspetti dello sviluppo cognitivo e fisico, tra cui una serie di peculiarità odontostomatologiche che possono impattare sulla qualità di vita e il benessere generale. Obiettivo: Lo scopo di questo studio è analizzare le caratteristiche odontostomatologiche dei pazienti affetti da sindrome di Down e valutare la loro partecipazione attiva durante le sedute odontoiatriche, al fine di discernere quando il trattamento può essere eseguito in poltrona e quando è necessaria la narcosi. Si è cercato di fornire una panoramica delle condizioni dentali e orali di questi pazienti, individuando eventuali caratteristiche comuni nell'evoluzione delle patologie odontostomatologiche nel corso degli anni. Nel perseguire questo obiettivo, si mira a semplificare la gestione del paziente in ambulatorio attraverso una migliore comprensione della loro esigenza di salute orale, sia per agevolare l’individuazione delle necessità preventive e terapeutiche, sia per migliorare la collaborazione durante le procedure cliniche. Materiali e metodi: I dati utilizzati si riferiscono a un arco temporale di 20 anni (2003-2023) e sono stati raccolti mediante l'analisi di 366 cartelle cliniche di pazienti affetti da sindrome di Down presso l'Ospedale di Piove di Sacco in provincia di Padova. Le informazioni estratte da tali documenti comprendono un'ampia gamma di osservazioni relative ai pazienti, i trattamenti eseguiti in poltrona e in narcosi in base alla collaborazione, la presenza di anomalie dentarie, le malocclusioni, i tempi dell’eruzione dentale, lo stato di salute dentale e parodontale, le caratteristiche dei tessuti orali e periorali, nonché eventuali condizioni mediche associate. L'analisi dei dati è stata condotta in modo sistematico per garantire l'accuratezza e la coerenza nella raccolta e nell'interpretazione dei dati. Risultati: I risultati mostrano una serie di peculiarità odontostomatologiche presenti nei pazienti con sindrome di Down, tra cui una maggiore predisposizione alle malocclusioni, ai problemi parodontali e alle anomalie dentali tra cui agenesie, ritardi eruttivi ed eruzioni in “doppia fila”. La collaborazione in questi pazienti risulta buona nella maggior parte dei casi; tuttavia, quando non è sufficiente, è necessario considerare vari aspetti per decidere quali cure effettuare in ambulatorio e quando è realmente necessaria la sala operatoria. Conclusioni: L'analisi dei dati clinici raccolti nell'arco di 20 anni offre una visione approfondita delle caratteristiche odontostomatologiche dei pazienti con sindrome di Down e propone un eventuale approccio per la discriminazione delle cure odontoiatriche da effettuare in poltrona o in narcosi, in base alla collaborazione.
CARATTERISTICHE ODONTOSTOMATOLOGICHE NEI PAZIENTI CON SINDROME DI DOWN E APPROCCIO CLINICO TRA AMBULATORIO E NARCOSI: 20 ANNI DI ESPERIENZA OSPEDALIERA (2003-2023)
CAZZARO, SARA
2023/2024
Abstract
Introduction: Down syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by chromosomal anomalies that affect various aspects of cognitive and physical development, including a range of odontostomatological peculiarities that can affect quality of life and overall well-being. Objective: The aim of this study is to analyze the odontostomatological characteristics of patients with Down syndrome and assess their active participation during dental sessions, to determine when treatment can be performed in the dental chair and when general anesthesia is necessary. We sought to provide an overview of the dental and oral conditions of these patients, identifying any patterns in the evolution of odontostomatological pathologies over the years. In pursuing this objective, we aim at simplifying patient management in the clinic through a better understanding of their oral health needs, both to facilitate the identification of preventive and therapeutic needs and to improve collaboration during clinical procedures. Materials and Methods: The data used cover a 20-year period (2003-2023) and were collected through the analysis of 366 medical records of patients with Down syndrome at the Piove di Sacco Hospital in the province of Padua, Italy. Information extracted from these documents includes a wide range of patient observations, such as clinical procedures on the chair and under anesthesia based on cooperation, presence of dental anomalies, malocclusions, dental eruption times, dental and periodontal health status, characteristics of oral and perioral tissues, as well as any associated medical conditions. Data analysis was conducted systematically to ensure accuracy and consistency in data collection and interpretation. Results: The results show a range of odontostomatological peculiarities present in patients with Down syndrome, including a higher predisposition to malocclusions, periodontal problems, and dental anomalies such as agenesis, delayed eruptions, and "shark teeth" eruptions. Collaboration in these patients is generally good; however, when it is insufficient, various aspects must be considered to decide which treatments to perform in the clinic and when the operating room is genuinely necessary. Conclusion: The analysis of clinical data collected over 20 years provides an in-depth understanding of the odontostomatological characteristics of Down syndrome and suggests a possible approach for distinguishing between dental treatments to be performed in the dental chair or under anesthesia, based on the level of patient cooperation.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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