[The dental status of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease depending on the intake of proton pump inhibitors]

The number of men and women with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERB) is increasing each year; besides, the disease seeks rejuvenation. Because the oral cavity is the initial digestive system, gastrointestinal tract diseases (GT) and associated changes in the oral cavity are closely related.

THE AIM OF THE STUDY

Was to assess the dental status of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease depending on the use of proton pump inhibitors based on the comprehensive clinical and laboratory study. The study involved 100 people aged between 35-65 years, which were divided into 3 groups (30 people - I control group, 35 - II patients with GERD who did not take proton pump inhibitors and 35 - III patients with GERD who take proton pump inhibitors). To detect patients with a predisposition to GERB, all participants in the study answered the «GRDQ» questionnaire. The patient was referred to a gastroenterologist for consultation, if the final score was more than 8 points. To identify the dental status of the patients, the DMFT (Decayed/Missing/Filled Teeth) index and the periodontal PI index were determined, the pH of the saliva was measured, and also the PCR (polymerase chain reaction) method was used. According to the results of the study, the final score of the GRDQ questionnaire in group II was significantly higher than that of group I and group III. The study revealed a high level of caries intensity, deterioration of periodontal and hygienic status, high prevalence of periodontal pathogens: Porphyromonas gingivalis, Prevotella intermedia and Actinobaccilus actinomecetemcomitans in patients of group II, compared with patients of group III and the control group. As a result of the study of the pH of mixed saliva, an acid shift was observed in group II. Dental status in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease worsens.