Fernandez Jill B, Lim Lily J, Dougherty Nancy, LaSasso Jennifer, Atar Michael, Daronch Marcia
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, New York University College Dentistry, New York, New York, USA.
Spec Care Dentist. 2012 Sep-Oct;32(5):205-9. doi: 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2012.00268.x.
This study collected data to describe the oral health in Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities from New York City, using the standardized Special Olympics, Special Smiles protocol. A total of 664 self-selected athletes with intellectual disabilities were screened between 2005 and 2008. A standardized form was used for data collection. Screenings were performed using available light or flashlight, tongue depressor, and disposable mirror. Oral hygiene, reports of oral pain, untreated caries, missing and filled teeth were recorded. The majority of the athletes were 20 years of age or older (52%). Of the examined athletes, 9% reported oral pain, 8% needed urgent care, 28% had untreated caries, 60% had filled teeth, and 32% had signs of gingival disease. Mouthguards were recommended for 26% of athletes. Our findings offer an initial evaluation of the oral health of Special Olympics athletes with intellectual disabilities in New York City. Results showed high preventive and restorative oral health needs in the Special Olympics population.
本研究收集数据，采用标准化的特奥会“特别微笑”方案，描述来自纽约市的智障特奥会运动员的口腔健康状况。2005年至2008年期间，共对664名自行选择的智障运动员进行了筛查。数据收集使用标准化表格。使用自然光或手电筒、压舌板和一次性镜子进行筛查。记录口腔卫生、口腔疼痛报告、未经治疗的龋齿、缺失牙和补过的牙。大多数运动员年龄在20岁及以上（52%）。在接受检查的运动员中，9%报告有口腔疼痛，8%需要紧急护理，28%有未经治疗的龋齿，60%有补过的牙，32%有牙龈疾病迹象。建议26%的运动员使用护齿器。我们的研究结果对纽约市智障特奥会运动员的口腔健康进行了初步评估。结果显示，特奥会人群对口腔健康预防和修复的需求很高。
