PATHOLOGY OF THE ORAL CAVITY IN CHILDREN WITH DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Based on the dynamic observation of the oral cavity condition of 49 (26 boys and 23 girls) children aged 5 to 8 years, of which 23 children suff ered from diabetes mellitus, the impact of the disease under consideration on the condition and level of individual oral hygiene was assessed. During the year, the children used ASEPTA KIDS toothpaste for oral care. It was found that children with type I diabetes mellitus, more often than healthy children, suff er from periodontal infl ammatory pathology, and their dental caries proceeds more intensively. Optimal indicators of their dental health are achieved provided that professional oral hygiene is carried out quarterly. Carrying out preventive work with parents and children in order to increase the level of dental literacy, as well as age-appropriate oral care products in suffi cient quantities can signifi cantly reduce infl ammatory processes in the oral cavity.