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Alex is a 9 year old, Caucasian male who presents to the dental hygiene clinic as a new patient.
Upon meeting Alex and his mother in the waiting room, it was evident that he suffered from obesity, behavioral issues, mild cognitive impairment and hypotonia.
The medical and dental history was reviewed with Alex and his mother. Alex did not have a chief complaint but his mother complained that his saliva always seemed "thick and sticky". After completion of the intraoral examination it was determined that Alex exhibited signs of enamel hypoplasia, rampant caries, excessive tooth wear and signs of oral candidiasis. Based on the plaque index it was determined that Alex had very poor oral hygiene.
Upon meeting Alex and his mother in the waiting room, it was evident that he suffered from obesity, behavioral issues, mild cognitive impairment and hypotonia.
The medical and dental history was reviewed with Alex and his mother. Alex did not have a chief complaint but his mother complained that his saliva always seemed "thick and sticky". After completion of the intraoral examination it was determined that Alex exhibited signs of enamel hypoplasia, rampant caries, excessive tooth wear and signs of oral candidiasis. Based on the plaque index it was determined that Alex had very poor oral hygiene.