ANALYSIS OF THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE DENTIST IN THE CARE OF PATIENTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

• Autor(a) principal: Silva, Ana Beatriz Damasceno
• Data de Publicação: 2023
• Outros Autores: Freitas , Luely Bianca Moreira, Ferraz , Maria Ângela Area Leão, Rego , Isabel Cristina Quaresma, Neves , Tereza Maria Alcântara, Viana , Mila Oliveira Santos, Lopes , Matheus Araújo Brito Santos
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: por
• Título da fonte: Brazilian Journal of Implantology and Health Sciences
• Texto Completo: https://bjihs.emnuvens.com.br/bjihs/article/view/673
• topic: Odontologia; Saúde bucal; Transtorno do espectro autista

Introduction: Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is considered a behavioral neurodevelopmental syndrome. It is characterized by changes that affect behavior, communication and social interaction. Dental care for ASD patients is challenging due to repetitive behavioral patterns, communication difficulties, and refusal to follow commands. Objective: To review in the literature the importance of access to dental treatment for patients with ASD in Brazil and the challenges faced by professionals. Methodology: Literature searches were conducted in LILACS and PUBMED during March and April 2023. With the inclusion criteria, classic articles and ordinances that express correlation to the theme, in English and Portuguese. Publications that did not contemplate the methodological proposal were excluded, as well as course conclusion papers, dissertations and theses. Result: 84 studies were selected, eliminating 74 articles that did not fit the theme of the review, totaling 10 articles for the study. Conclusion: Patients with ASD need to be followed up by a multidisciplinary team. Parents and guardians have an essential role in supporting an autistic child, they can help ensure access to health and education. Dental treatment in patients with ASD is considered challenging for the dentist due to the associated difficulties.  Key words: Dentistry, Oral Health, Autism Spectrum Disorder.