Summary
Approximately 600 million people worldwide live with disabilities, a figure that is increasing; 80 % of these individuals live in low-income countries. In Paraguay, it is estimated that approximately 15 % of the population has some type of disability. The objective of this study was to describe the state of oral health of people with disabilities who reside in the Fundación Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione de Mariano Roque Alonso, Paraguay 2012. A descriptive crosssectional study was performed on 37 children, youth and adults aged between 12 and 68 years. We analyzed carious lesions thorough DMF-T index, lesions involving soft tissue and the presence of risk factors such as hygiene, microbial plaque, saliva and diet. The DMFT index was 16.24; presence of non-carious lesions was detected in 48.65 % and 2.70 % fluorosis. Level enamel fractures were found in 43.24 % and oral hygiene was poor by Loë and Silness index. Of the population studied, 24.32 % had viscous saliva and plaque index was 2.04. While they did not exceed sugar times three in any cases; 100 % of the population brushed once a day in the morning before breakfast. In the study population there are high values of missing and decayed teeth, therefore, awareness programs to promote the preservation of the teeth and oral health should be emphasized.
KEY WORDS: dental care for disabled, intellectual disability, group homes.
How to cite this article
PÉREZ BEJARANO, N. M.; ALARCÓN GONZÁLEZ, V. S.; FERREIRA GAONA, M. I.; DÍAZ REISSNER, C. V.; DURÉ, P.; ANDRIOTTI, N.; MORENO, D.; GALEANO, L.; MORA, A.; INSFRÁN, L. & JARA, R. Oral health status of disabled residents at the Fundación Pequeño Cottolengo Don Orione, Paraguay. Int. J. Odontostomat., 10(1):69-74, 2016.
