Behavior and orofacial characteristics of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder during a dental visit
Gabriela Atmetlla DDS / Verónica Burgos DDS / Angela Carrillo DDS / Roberto Chaskel MD

ADHD is a neuropsychological disorder, affecting attention, impulsiveness and activeness. The study included 36 children with ADHD, 47 without, and two silent observers. A dental form, SNAP-IV and ADHDT symptom checklists were used. Statistically significant differences were observed in hospitalization histories, oral habits, tongue characteristics, and facial biotype. Differences in orofacial characteristics and behavior between the groups were confirmed.