PSYCHOLOGY OF FEAR AND DIAGNOSTIC FEATURES OF DENTAL DISEASES IN DEAF-MUTE CHILDREN (REVIEW ARTICLE)

Аннотация

The diagnosis of dental diseases in children with hearing impairment is associated with pronounced psychoemotional and communicative features that require specialized approaches. Deaf-mute children are more likely to be afraid of dental surgery, which is confirmed by data according to which up to 89% of patients expect pain even before the start of the examination. In the group of children, this figure reaches 76%, while the key stressful factors are tools, sounds of drills and manipulations in the root canal area. The features of sensory adaptation of children with hearing impairment, such as the enhanced development of visual and tactile perception, determine the need to adjust standard dental methods. Hearing impairment is accompanied by a lag in the development of speech and cognitive functions, which complicates communication with the doctor and exacerbates psychological stress during the appointment. Limitations of speech activity also make it difficult to overcome barriers of perception and comprehension.