Predictors of dental caries in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP): a cross-sectional analytical study in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Children and adolescents with cerebral palsy (CP) are known to have higher dental caries prevalence due to interacting clinical, behavioral, and socioeconomic factors. Although caregiver burden and suboptimal oral health practices have been implicated, their relative contributions remain unclear. This study aimed to determine caries prevalence in children and adolescents with CP, assess caregiver burden, and identify key predictors of increased caries risk.

Methods

This cross-sectional analytical study was conducted across two hospitals in Kuala Lumpur. Clinical data, including the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) levels and CP subtypes, were extracted from patient medical records. Dental caries prevalence was assessed using the Decayed, Missing,

SUBMITTER: Singh NKP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12771135 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature