Objective: This research studies oral stereognosis in children with and without hearing loss. Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted to compare oral stereognosis in 10 children with hearing loss, and 20 normal children. Results: Significant differences were found between mean scores of oral stereognosis, and mean time of recognition in children with and without hearing loss (P<0/05). Conclusion: This research concludes that hearing loss decreases oral sensory.
Bakhtiyari J, Zahra Eftekhari Z E, Nooritajer A. Oral Stereognosis in children with and without Hearing Loss. JOEC 2009; 8 (4) :396-403 URL: http://joec.ir/article-1-339-en.html