Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Symptoms in A Group of Children Receiving Orthodontic Treatment in Turkey

Genc H. A., KILIÇOĞLU H., Okutan S., Sabuncuoglu O.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS, vol.33, no.1, pp.31-36, 2020 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 33 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/turkjorthod.2020.19020
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.31-36
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: Children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are known to have several oral health problems, particularly traumatic dental injuries, decayed or filled teeth, and poor oral hygiene. The objective of the present study was to determine the ADHD symptoms in a group of patients with malocclusion and receiving orthodontic treatment.