Relevance. Most patients complain of a worsening of the oral cavity after a coronavirus infection. However, the
state of the patient's dental status plays a special role in the dynamics of clinical symptoms in the oral cavity, since it is
one of the criteria influencing the choice of treatment tactics by a dentist. Assessing the dental status of patients who
have recovered from COVID-19 is an urgent task for clinicians. Purpose. To assess the dental status of patients
undergoing COVID-19. Materials and methods. A dental examination was carried out on 48 patients aged 34 to 69
years with various diseases of the oral mucosa. The patients had a history of coronavirus infection from 2 to 6 months
ago. When examining patients, clinical and laboratory methods were used. Results. Most of the patients experienced
disturbances in terms of psycho-emotional status. On the mucous membrane of the lips, gums, cheeks, soft palate,
pharynx and tongue, various manifestations were revealed: multiple aphthae, erosion, ulcers, plaque and plaques. The
absence of oral cavity sanitation was noted - in 100% of cases. Conclusion. Correction of the dental status should be
included in the treatment algorithm as a top priority to improve the efficiency of medical care for patients who have
had coronavirus infection.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Dentistry |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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Publication Date | March 25, 2022 |
Published in Issue | Year 2021 Volume: 1 Issue: 3 |