Diferentes tipos de estrategias para mejorar la salud bucal en niños con discapacidad visual. Revisión bibliográfica

Abstract

Introduction: This study describes the different strategies used to improve oral health in children with visual disabilities, a group often neglected in dental care. It aims to identify and analyze the methodologies and outcomes of interventions designed to enhance oral health in this specific population. Objective: To describe the strategies used to improve oral health in children with visual disabilities. Materials and Methods: A literature search was conducted from 2019 to 2024, reviewing studies from scientific databases such as SciELO, PubMed, Scopus, Lilacs, Medline, and Google Scholar. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied, and articles were selected using Boolean operators OR, AND, and NOT. Results: Twenty-three articles were selected, demonstrating a high prevalence of dental caries and periodontal issues in children with visual disabilities. Some interventions, such as education and adapted tools, showed significant improvements in oral health. Conclusion: Despite the development of various educational strategies and intervention techniques, there remains an urgent need for more integrated and specific approaches for this group. Personalized educational programs and further research are recommended to develop more effective and accessible interventions, thus improving these children's oral quality of life.

Keywords: Dental caries, visual disability, educational interventions, children, oral health