TYPES OF SPINA

BIFIDA: WHAT IS SPINA BIFIDA?

• A birth defect in which a developing
Spina
Bifida
baby's spinal cord fails to develop
properly.
• It often causes paralysis of the
lower limbs, and sometimes mental
handicap.
• More severe types

SPLITS IN THE VERTEBRAE ARE SO

SMALL THAT THE SPINAL CORD
DOES NOT PROTRUDE

More severe cases suffer some degree of

paralysis, as well as bowel and bladder SPECAIL NEEDS PROJECT
dysfunction
BY: JESSICA, BETHANY AND HELENA
CYST FORMS (MENINGOCELE)
WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE SPINAL
ELEMENTS
MODIFIED HOME CARE HOW CAN A DENTAL WHAT POSSIBLE
AID: HYGIENIST HELP? DENTAL
COMPLICATIONS?
• Attentiveness to scheduling appointments
• Modified aids to help with dexterity
• Aware of the patients’ needs to use the
restroom
• Xerostomia management (fluoride/ saliva
substitutes)
• Encourage good oral hygiene with
malocclusion

MATERIALS:
• 1 pool noodle ($1)
• 1 manual toothbrush ($3)
• Hydrocephalus (abnormal enlargement
• Rubber band or tape ($1)
of the head from fluid buildup) that can
TOTAL COST: $5 result in altered coordination
• Shunts to relieve the hydrocephalus can
put them at higher risk for bacterial
DIRECTIONS:
infections
1. Cut a section of noodle to desired length
• Angles Class II malocclusions have
(enough to cover handle)
difficulty maintaining adequate oral
2. Insert toothbrush into noodle
hygiene and are at an increased risk for
3. Secure with tape or rubber band if loose
developing caries and periodontal
4. Brush as usual
disease
• Limited dexterity
• Xerostomia