EFFECTS OF METABOLIC DISORDERS ON PERIODONTAL TISSUES DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT

Аннотация

This study examines the impact of metabolic disorders, specifically those associated with excessive body weight, on periodontal tissues during orthodontic treatment. A clinical investigation was conducted on 20 patients undergoing orthodontic treatment at "Sapfir Dental clinic”in Andijan, Uzbekistan. The study group comprised 10 patients with excess body weight and 10 patients with normal weight. Clinical examinations revealed that patients with elevated body mass index (BMI) demonstrated not only metabolic disturbances but also a 50% occurrence of flatfoot conditions, which was significantly less prevalent in normal-weight patients. Patients with excessive weight exhibited a higher risk of periodontitis, with both localized and generalized forms of gingivitis observed. Additionally, dental caries were more prevalent in overweight patients. For overweight patients with periodontitis, we implemented specialized oral hygiene techniques and prescribed specific Splat toothpastes, which resulted in notable improvements in 5 out of 10 patients. Periodontal conditions were primarily monitored through alveolar bone assessment using Osstem T2radiography. Keywords: orthodontics, metabolism, obesity, periodontium, gingivitis, periodontitis, flatfoot, prevention.