The influence of parenteral nutrition on the condition of the oral cavity: literature review.

Oral health plays a pivotal role in the overall well-being of patients. This article delves into the intricate interplay between oral health and systemic health outcomes in various patient populations, including those undergoing parenteral nutrition in childhood, individuals with impaired swallowing function, and those reliant on long-term enteral or parenteral nutrition. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, the multifaceted role of oral health maintenance in optimizing nutritional therapy outcomes and enhancing overall quality of life is explored.

Oral Hygiene and Periodontal Treatment Needs in Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal multisystem recessive genetic disease. Patients with Cystic Fibrosis, oral bacteria related to dental and periodontal diseases that can also inhabit the lungs, increases the risk for systemic complications. Our study aimed at assessing oral hygiene status of cystic fibrosis adult patients.

Causes and Severity of Dentophobia in Polish Adults-A Questionnaire Study.

Introduction: A phobia is defined as an irrational fear, the intensity of which is inadequate to the circumstances, and it leads to the avoidance of situations that trigger it. A person with dentophobia avoids dental treatment, even when the pain in the teeth or oral cavity exceeds their fear. Fear and anxiety are the most common emotional states experienced by patients in dental offices.

Estimation of Proinflammatory Factors in the Saliva of Adult Patients with Cystic Fibrosis and Dental Caries.

: The available literature lacks data regarding the levels of resistin, lysozyme, lactoferrin, α-amylase activity, pH, and saliva buffer capacity, as well as oral health and hygiene in the group of adult patients with cystic fibrosis (CF). The aim of the research was to assess the selected saliva parameters in patients diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. : Examined group was composed of 40 patients diagnosed with CF, while the control group of 40 healthy individuals.