Abstract
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a neurodegenerative disease that affects the upper and lower motor neurons with upper and lower motor neuron manifestations. It is divided into two variants: a spinal onset and a bulbar onset. The first starts as focal muscle weakness and wasting that spreads with disease progression, while the secondphenotype presents with dysarthria, dysphonia, and dysphagia. Moreover, an extra-motor manifestation could be reported with the most commonly reported symptoms being the change in cognition and sleep disorder. Oral manifestations include increased salivation, limited mouth opening, and dysphagia. Patients with ALS have difficulty maintaining oral hygiene, and it is important for the practitioner and the caregiver to take care of this group of population. We herein provide a short review of the disease with a focus on the oral manifestations and dental considerations for management for this group.
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