STUDY OF ORAL HEALTH AND SUPPORTIVE STRUCTURES FOR PROSTHETIC RESTORATIONS IN METHADONE MAINTENANCE THERAPY BENEFICIARIES AND DRUG USERS.

Introduction: Methadone Maintenance Therapy (MMT) is commonly used to treat opioid addiction but can cause significant oral health issues, including poor oral hygiene, dental caries, periodontal disease, and bone resorption. These issues can negatively impact on overall quality of life, leading to both aesthetic and functional concerns.

Aim Of The Study: This research compares the oral health of individuals in methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) with those starting MMT.

EVALUATING ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL HEALTH CHALLENGES IN INTRAVENOUS DRUG USERS: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF DRUG REPLACEMENT THERAPY PARTICIPANTS AND NON-PARTICIPANTS.

Introduction: Intravenous drug use has a significant impact on oral and maxillofacial health, often resulting in complications like tooth loss and osteomyelitis. This study investigates the differences in oral health between drug users enrolled in replacement therapy and those not yet participating, with the goal of assessing the impact of structured treatment programs.

Aim: to evaluate and compare the prevalence of oral and maxillofacial complications among drug users involved in replacement therapy and those newly registering for treatment.

THE ORAL HEALTH STATUS AND PREVENTIVE MEASUREMENTS FOR CANCER PATIENTS.

Unlabelled: Oncology patients frequently face a variety of oral side effects as a result of cancer treatments like chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and targeted therapy. One common issue is periodontitis. Additionally, patients with COVID-19 have reported a range of oral symptoms, including necrotizing periodontal disease.

DENTAL CARIES AWARENESS AND RISK ASSESSMENT IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS OF GEORGIAN UNIVERSITIES.

Dental caries development in students depends on many factors. Our research aims at studying the dependence of the incidence of caries among foreigners residing in Georgia on caries awareness and behaviors Oral health status of the study population was assessed using the caries intensity DMFT index offered by the World Health Organization (WHO). Patients were divided into two groups, according to the DMFT Index, with the first group comprising patients with low and very low DMFT index, and the second group - with moderate and high (<2,6) (>2,7) DMFT index.

TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT DISORDERS AND THE WAY OF THEIR OPTIMIZATION: A LITERATURE REVIEW.

The literature review aims to investigate temporomandibular joint disorders and modern approaches to their treatment. An extensive literature search was performed using Scopus, ScienceDirect, and PubMed databases to identify the most relevant published articles. The year of publication was limited to over the past 5 years.