J Dent Anesth Pain Med.  2016 Sep;16(3):213-216. 10.17245/jdapm.2016.16.3.213.

Dental treatment under general anesthesia in an intellectually disabled child with intellectually disabled parents

• Han JH
• Hyun HK
• Kim YJ
• Kim JW
• Jang KT
• Kim CC
• Lee SH
• Shin TJ

• KMID: 2354658
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.17245/jdapm.2016.16.3.213

Abstract

Children with an intellectual disability often demonstrate lack of cooperation during dental treatment and require behavioral management. A child with mild intellectual disability can be managed adequately using restraints and medication. However, in cases of profound intellectual disability, dental treatment under general anesthesia is usually required. In cases where the patient is an intellectually disabled child who has intellectually disabled parents, it is difficult to evaluate the patient's preoperative condition and to obtain consent for treatment under general anesthesia. Furthermore, they are unable to respond to emergencies after treatment. Therefore, dental treatment should be performed under general anesthesia with hospitalization for children with an intellectual disability. This case presents the dental treatment of an intellectually disabled child, who has intellectually disabled parents, and who required general anesthesia and hospitalization.

Keyword

Dental care for disabled; General anesthesia; Intellectual disability

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia, General*
Child
Dental Care for Disabled
Disabled Children*
Emergencies
Hospitalization
Humans
Intellectual Disability
Parents*

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  Fig. 1 Patient under general anesthesia.

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  Fig. 2 Preoperative intraoral photo.

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