Research Article
Does the Pediatric Dentistry Know About Sensory Processing Disorder? An Integrative Review
1DDS, MSc. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic College. Campinas-SP, Brazil
2DDS, MSc. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic College. Campinas-SP, Brazil
3Master’s student. Department of Restorative Dentistry, São Paulo State University. São José dos Campos-SP, Brazil
4PhD, DDS, MSc. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, São Leopoldo Mandic College. Campinas- SP, Brazil
Received Date: February 23, 2023; Published Date: February 28, 2023
Abstract
Background:Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a limitation or difficulty in the interpretation of sensory information with reflection in the daily activities of an individual. Its clinical manifestations are represented by decreased social interaction, crying, sleep and changes in eating habits. Dental settings and clinical interventions, particularly in children, may contribute to triggering or exacerbating SPD.
Methods and Results: An integrative review (IR) was performed to evaluate the knowledge of pediatric dentistry about SPD.
Conclusion: It was possible to infer that pediatric dentistry has little knowledge on the subject and that studies and literature reviews with strong scientific evidence should be conducted to encourage the use of SPD in pediatric dentistry.
Keywords:Pediatric dentistry; Autistic disorder; Sensation disorders; Review
