Adaptação comportamental da criança com espectro autista na odontopediatria: revisão da literatura

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: In Pediatric Dentistry, knowledge and skill in the use of behavioral adaptation techniques are essential in dental care, especially in patients with a history of negative experience in care due to dental fear/anxiety or patients with autism spectrum. OBJECTIVE: In Pediatric Dentistry, knowledge and skill in the use of behavioral adaptation techniques are essential in dental care, especially in patients with a history of negative experience in care due to dental fear/anxiety or patients with autism spectrum. METHODOLOGY: This is a literature review study to verify the available evidence on the current perspectives of behavioral adaptation methods and strategies to patients with autistic spectrum. In turn, the searches were carried out in electronic health databases. The data are presented through quantitative and qualitative description. RESULTS: From the literature review study, a greater advance was found in the knowledge and understanding of the methods and strategies of behavioral adaptation to patients with autism spectrum. CONCLUSION: Scientific knowledge about the current perspectives of methods and strategies of behavioral adaptation to the patient with autistic spectrum is of paramount importance for pediatric dentistry practice, especially when considering the importance of conducting child behavior to enable the efficient performance of the professional and provide comfort and safety for the patient.