THE INFLUENCE OF GENERAL SOMATIC DISEASES ON THE STATE OF THE ORAL ORGANS (review of the literature)

Аннотация

The high prevalence of major dental diseases dictates the need to find optimal means, methods of prevention and treatment, taking into account the pathogenetic mechanisms of development. There is a close connection between the pathology of the teeth and the mucous membrane with general diseases of the body, a special place among which is occupied by diseases of the digestive and circulatory systems, respiratory and blood organs, endocrine and reproductive systems, which is due to the commonality of the main links of pathogenesis. It was determined that inflammatory and destructive periodontal diseases caused by various pathogenic microorganisms induce reactions in tissues and organs. However, the condition of the oral cavity also changes with various diseases of the internal organs. Recommendations on joint medical activity of gastroenterologists and dentists are given. So, a dentist should have information about the presence and severity of somatic pathology, compensation for these diseases, which is necessary when developing a strategy and tactics for the treatment of periodontal diseases in each specific case.