An increase in damaging oral habits such as bruxism, biting of ones' lips, and pica may also be found in patients with autism

These habits may be considered a self-coping mechanism, exploration, or one of many repetitive behaviors seen in individuals with autism. A) Both statements are true.
B) Both statements are false.
C) First statement is true, second statement is false.
D) First statement is false, second statement is true.


A
Explanation: A) Both statements are true. Because autistic patients have an increased incidence of bruxism, if the patient can tolerate a mouthguard its use should be considered.

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