Scientific journal
Научное обозрение. Медицинские науки
ISSN 2500-0780
ПИ №ФС77-57452

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THE STOMATOLOGICAL STATUS OF PATIENTS WITH XEROSTOMIA

Komarova K.V. 1 Ratkina N.N. 1
1 Novokuznetsk state Institute of Continuing Medical Education
Saliva is involved in maintaining homeostasis of the oral cavity. When xerostomia decreases the amount of free saliva that leads to an increase in its viscosity and insufficient cleaning of the mouth, which is a contributory factor for the development of dental diseases. A comparative clinical study of stomatological status of patients with mild to moderate xerostomia compared with those who do not have dry mouth. In the study of the oral health of 40 patients with xerostomia, established poor oral hygiene, a 100% the prevalence dental caries. It is noted that with increasing severity of xerostomia stomatological status is worsening. Diagnosed with a very low level kariesrezistentnosti in 22 of 40 patients (55 %). Inadequate and poor oral hygiene was found in 35 of the 40 surveyed with xerostomia, which amounted to 87.5%. In patients with mild to moderate xerostomia marked medium and heavy risk of developing parodontal disease tissues. Identified high needs in carrying out dental health, using modern methods of diagnosis and selection of the optimal method of dental restoration.