Management of a child with autism and severe bruxism: A case report

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by severe deficits in social interaction and communication. A wide spectrum of medical and behavioral symptoms is exhibited by children with autism, which makes routine dental care very difficult in them. Bruxism or forceful grinding of teeth is one o...

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Main Authors: Muthu M, Prathibha K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-06-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry
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Online Access:http://www.jisppd.com/article.asp?issn=0970-4388;year=2008;volume=26;issue=2;spage=82;epage=84;aulast=Muthu