Naslov
Salivary flow rate, salivary pH, oral mucosal and dental status in patients with multiple sclerosis

Autori
Bonifačić Simčić, Irena ; Kraljić, Leona ; Tomljanović, Magda ; Bonifačić, David ; Saltović, Ema ; Urek, Petra ; Muhvić Urek, Miranda

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Nouth European Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research / - , 2020, 57-57

Skup
1. kongres Fakulteta dentalne medicine Sveučilišta u Rijeci; 7. međunarodni Alpe-Adria ortodonstki simpozij

Mjesto i datum
Rijeka, Hrvatska, 01.10.2020. - 03.10.2020

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Domaća recenzija

Ključne riječi
Multiple sclerosis ; Oral lesions ; Salivary flow rate.

Sažetak
Introduction: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune, inflammatory disease characterized by demyelination and axonal injury in the central nervous system. The disease manifests itself with different clinical signs and symptoms depending on the extent and location of the demyelination. Aim: Symptoms of MS worsening can be presented in the orofacial region. The objective of this study was to determine salivary flow rate, salivary pH, oral mucosal and dental status in patients with multiple sclerosis. Methods: The study involved 31 MS patients and 34 non-MS control subjects. Patients completed the sociodemographic questionnaire and were clinically examined. Salivary pH and unstimulated salivary flow rate were measured. Oral mucosa was examined and the Decayed, Missing, Filled Tooth (DMFT) Index was measured. The statistical methods used were Student’s t-test and Chi-square test. Results: There were no differences in age (p=0.258) and gender (p=0.589) between the groups. Caries experience in MS patients did not statistically differ from the control group. There was no statistically significant difference (p=0.06) in salivary pH. Patients with MS had a lower unstimulated salivary flow rate (p=0.025) and a higher number of oral lesions (p<0.001). MS patients had a higher prevalence of varices (p=0.007) and atrophic tongue (p=0.026) compared to control subjects. The prevalence of other lesions was not statistically significant between the groups. Conclusion: The results indicate the higher prevalence of oral lesions and reduced salivary secretion in MS patients. A multidisciplinary approach in patients’ treatment in order to improve the quality of life is suggested.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Dentalna medicina

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