Effects of sucking exercise using straws on mouth rinsing ability in children with down syndrome

• Main Authors: Hiranya Putri, Megananda, Sukmasari, Susi, Herijulianti, Eliza, Anggrawati, Hetty, Nurjanah, Neneng, Setiawan, Arlette Suzy
• Format: Article
• Language: English; English
• Published: University of Dicle 2021
• Subjects: RK Dentistry
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/100940/1/100940_Effects%20of%20sucking%20exercise%20using%20straws.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/100940/2/100940_Effects%20of%20sucking%20exercise%20using%20straws_SCOPUS.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/100940/; http://www.jidmr.com/journal/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/31-D21_1582_Susi_Sukmasari_Malaysia.pdf
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Background: Down syndrome (DS) children with facial hypotonus need muscle exercise to improve oral hygiene. Aim: To investigate the effect of sucking exercises using different shaped straws in Down syndrome children. Methods: The study in 41 DS children at DS Parents Association in Bandung. They sco...