Successful Management of Adult Patients With Cerebral Palsy

By Kelly N. Koerber, RDH, BS, BSDH, Yvette G. Reibel, RDH, BA, BSDH, MSDH, Miranda Drake, RDH, MSDH, Michelle C. Arnett, RDH, BS, MS

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a disorder caused by encephalic damage that occurs during fetal development or infancy; it impairs motor coordination, cognitive function, sensation, perception, and communication abilities. A lifelong disability, CP increases the risk for oral health disparities and comorbidities in adulthood. The disabilities presented by CP are not progressive, but they are permanent, and they impact health and well-being. As treatment has improved, life expectancies of those with CP have continued to grow, which has increased the demand for inclusive oral-systemic healthcare to enhance quality of life.^1–10

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