CLINICAL ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFECTIVNESS OF MOUTH HYGIEN USING ORAL IRRIGATORS IN PATIENTS WITH ASSOSIATED SOMATIC PATHOLGY
Introduction. Using of OxyJet (oral irrigator), along with brushing teeth reduces dental plaque and improves the condition ofperiodontal tissues. It plays a big role in case of patients with fixed prosthetic dentures in the oral cavity, where the processing due to additional retention of food is difficult. Aim: Clinical assessment of the effectiveness of mouth hygiene, using oral irrigators to prevent prosthetic lesion of edge paradont after orthopedic elimination of occlusion defects in patients with concomitant somatic pathology. Material and research methods. Forty-eight patients with organ pathology were observed in «Dentistry” Education and Consultation Center of Tajik State Medical University named after Abu Ali ibn Sina (2014-2015.) For irrigation of fixed prosthetic dentures and oral mucosa, air pistols and other modern dental equipment with local reservoir were used. Results and discussion. After 30 days of using oral irrigators in patients with fixed prosthetic dentures and with concomitant diseases, reduction in the test index up to 42.13% was recorded. In long-term observation (12 to 18 months), the value of gingival sulcus bleeding index decreased to 43.17% and 41.11% comparing to original parameters in patients with pathology of internal organs and systems. Conclusion. Usage of chlorhexidin irrigator in addition to traditional oral hygiene in patients with concomitant somatic pathology and fixed prosthesis allows keeping artificial crowns surface, gingival sulcus including the washing space in bridge prosthesis, in a good hygienic condition. That determined the durability of orthopedic status among surveyed.