Affiliation:
1. Department of Dental Clinics, Oral Pathology and Oral Surgery, Periodontology Division Federal University of Minas Gerais, University Belo Horizonte Brazil
2. Department of Social and Preventive Dentistry Federal University of Minas Gerais, University Belo Horizonte Brazil
Abstract
AbstractAimsData on halitosis among individuals with Down syndrome (DS) are scarce. The aim was to evaluate factors associated with the occurrence of halitosis reported by parents/caregivers (P/Cs) in individuals with DS.Methods and ResultsA cross‐sectional study was conducted in non‐governmental assistance institutions in the State of Minas Gerais—Brazil. P/Cs have answered an electronic questionnaire with sociodemographic, behavioral and oral health data. Factors associated with halitosis were evaluated by multivariate logistic regression. The sample comprised 227 P/Cs (age 48.8 ± 13.2 years; 82.9% mothers) of individuals with DS (age 20.8 ± 13.5 years). The prevalence of halitosis in the total sample was 34.4% (n = 78) and its occurrence was associated: 1) in individuals with DS ≤18 years old (26.2%; n = 27)—negative perception of oral health (OR = 3.91); 2) in individuals with DS > 18 years (41.1%; n = 51)—gingival bleeding (OR = 4.53), absence of tongue brushing (OR = 4.50), negative perception of oral health (OR = 2.72).ConclusionsThe occurrence of halitosis in individuals with DS reported by P/Cs was relevant and associated with dental factors, having a negative impact on the perception of oral health. Oral hygiene practices, especially tongue brushing, should be reinforced to prevent and control halitosis.
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