The Condition of the Oral Mucosa of Patients with Covid-19

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Dental status
• coronavirus infection
• oral hygiene.

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