THE IMPACT OF FIXED DENTURES ON THE TISSUES OF THE ORAL CAVITY AND THE COURSE OF GASTROINTESTINAL DISEASES

Abstract

The article presents the results of scientific research on the negative impact of fixed denture structures on the tissues of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in patients with chronic gastritis. The relevance of the work lies in the fact that orthopedic treatment not only eliminates aesthetic defects, restores the impaired function of the dentoalveolar system, but also has a significant preventive value for the prevention of gastrointestinal diseases. The aim of our research was to study the effect of fixed dentures made of different structural materials on the tissues of the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract in chronic gastritis. Objects and methods of the study. We examined patients of the gastroenterological department who were inpatients with chronic gastritis and used fixed dentures. The examination took into account complaints of burning sensation, itching, redness of the gingival mucosa, gingival swelling, increased salivation or dryness in the oral cavity, heightened perception of acidity and the presence of microcurrents in the oral cavity; type of denture and visually determined the material from which it is made; compliance of the denture with clinical and technological requirements, the period of its use, diagnosis of the underlying disease for which the patient is undergoing inpatient treatment. Study results and conclusions. According to the results of the study, it was found that out of 86 patients examined, 44 patients (51.16%) of both groups used soldered bridges, 42 (48.84%) full-cast bridges. Pathological manifestations of the negative effects of soldered dentures in the oral cavity and gastrointestinal tract were detected in 41 of 44 patients, which is 47.7% of the total number of patients examined. Out of 42 patients (48.84%) in both groups, 11 (12.8%) had full-cast bridges. Soldered bridges cause 35% more complications in the oral cavity and digestive system than full-cast dentures. Negative manifestations and exacerbation of somatic pathology when using fixed dentures are observed 3 times more often in patients with hyperacid gastritis.