Alsayed Tolibah Y, Kouchaji C, Lazkani T, Abbara MT, Jbara S, Baghdadi ZD. Dental Care for a Child with Congenital Hydrocephalus: A Case Report with 12-Month Follow-Up.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021;
18:1209. [PMID:
33572890 PMCID:
PMC7908211 DOI:
10.3390/ijerph18031209]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Hydrocephalus affects the central nervous system as a result of progressive ventricular dilatation from the accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain's lateral ventricles. This paper reports on the oral characteristics of a child with congenital hydrocephalus, discusses her complex dental care needs, and presents dental management of this case. Despite the complex and challenging dental needs, this child received dental treatment in a chairside approach without general anesthesia. A thorough knowledge of the patient's medical condition, together with expert clinical skills, was indispensable for managing the child and improving the quality and length of her life.
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