Introduction
ABI, stroke, gingivitis, brain injury, cognitive dysfunction, neurological deficits
GENERALIZED PERIODONTITIS, STROKE, GINGIVITIS, PLAQUE
A case of acquired brain injury (ABI) is defined as a patient who, after experiencing a brain injury of any origin, presents a prolonged motor, cognitive, emotional, behavioral, speech, and/or sensory deficiency, which reduces functionality and quality of life [In general, individuals with ABI have poorer oral health than the general population, especially in terms of the prevalence of chronic generalized periodontitis, whose severity is determined by the frequency of toothbrushing [Following a stroke (the most studied ABI condition in the literature), oral hygiene tends to be neglected due to neurological deficits, physical weakness, lack of coordination, cognitive dysfunction, and prioritization of other health needs [Studies have confirmed that mechanical procedures for controlling plaque, and in particular toothbrushing, significantly decrease gingivitis and plaque accumulation [