Oral health problems and quality of life.
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چکیده
There is a higher incidence of oral health problems among individuals with Down syndrome, particularly after 10 years of age, indicating a need for better teaching of teeth brushing and more regular visits to the dentist. Do these oral health problems affect their quality of life?
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Down's syndrome, research and practice : the journal of the Sarah Duffen Centre
دوره 12 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007