Down syndrome (oral health status) vs Healthy controls
Oral health status (caries, DMFT, calculus, erosion, malocclusion, treatment indices) · Children with Down syndrome in Dubai
One study found children with Down syndrome had similar caries prevalence but higher DMFT, calculus, erosion and malocclusion than controls, with better restorative-care access (narrative synthesis; not GRADE-rated).
1 finding from 1 review
- Oral Health of Children and Adolescents in the United Arab Emirates: A Systematic Review of the Past Decade. 2021 All outcomesDubai, UAEGhaith et al. (Dubai) reported dental decay in 57.6% of children with Down syndrome (same as controls) but a higher mean DMFT (2.73 vs 1.65) and calculus index (0.25 vs 0.07), higher erosion prevalence/severity, and…1 studyGRADE not reported