The Effect of Dental Rehabilitation under General Anaesthesia on Vital Health Parameters Of Children with Mental Retardation

Objectives: To determine the effect of complete dental rehabilitation under general anaesthesia on the general health of mentally retarded children. Subjects and Methods: Fifty-two children with mental retardation (IQ ≤ 70) received dental treatment under general anaesthesia and followed up after 6 months to determine the changes in body weight, serum ferritin, albumin and hemoglobin. Results: Body weight, serum hemoglobin and ferritin were increased significantly at 6 months after treatment. Conclusion: Dental rehabilitation under general anaesthesia is the most successful method of treatment for mentally retarded children. Dental Implication: Early dental treatment of mental retarded children will improve their general health conditions.