Abreu de Moraes D, Negrini Lia É, Jácome LMT, de Azevedo Pedrosa Cunha C, de Freitas Velloso Monte L. Oral health in individuals with cystic fibrosis: A cross-sectional study.
Heliyon 2024;
10:e25241. [PMID:
38356573 PMCID:
PMC10865253 DOI:
10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25241]
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Abstract
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by the production of thick and viscous mucus progressively affecting various organs and systems, with recurrent respiratory infections. The aim of this study was to learn about the oral health characteristics in CF patients.
METHODOLOGY
Data, such as sociodemographic, general and oral health, were collected from the medical records of CF patients aged 0 to 18 years old. The number of patients with tooth decay, prevalence of developmental defects of enamel (DDE), classification of dental occlusion, sialometry, salivary pH and oral microbial profile and respiratory secretions evaluations were recorded.
RESULTS
Most patients had pancreatic insufficiency (84.2%), malnutrition (60%), respiratory problems (75.4%) and genotyping of the F508del (66.7%). Regarding the medications used, 96.5% used vitamins and electrolyte replacement, 84,02% used pancreatic enzymes, 64.9% used dornase alfa and 47% were using antibiotics. The percentage of patients with tooth decay was 19.3%, 47% had DDE, low salivary flow and basic salivary pH. The most prevalent microorganisms found on tongue biofilm and respiratory secretions were SA and PA. There was a positive association between the presence of bacteria and fungi found on both the tongue and respiratory secretions. The presence of fungi on the tongue biofilm was significantly associated with the use of antibiotics.
CONCLUSIONS
These findings underscore the importance of dentists focusing on prevention and on the specific needs of the patient as well.
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