Lesiones mucosas relacionadas al uso de prótesis removible en pacientes con enfermedades sistémicas, Clínica UCSG, Ciclo II 2018.

Abstract

Introduction: The dental prosthesis as a functional device allows to rehabilitate edentulous patients totally or partially, replacing the lost tissues and teeth. Objective: To determine if the use of removable prosthesis in patients with systemic diseases can cause mucous lesions in the oral cavity. Methods: A retrospective, cohort, analytical cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample consisted of 52 patients, who were evaluated in the dentistry clinic of removable prosthesis at the Santiago de Guayaquil Catholic University through visual-clinical exploration. Results: The prevalence of mucosal lesions in women was 33% and in men 12%. The age range between 50-69 years had the highest prevalence of mucosal lesions with 20%. 23% of patients with systemic diseases had lesions in the oral cavity and 21% did not have it. The use for more than 5 years of the prosthesis caused 27% of injuries. 44% of patients with poorly fitted prostheses had mucosal lesions. There was a higher prevalence of the same in patients with very dirty prostheses in 13%. 13% of patients who performed mechanical-chemical cleaning had injuries. In addition, 14% of patients who did not remove the prosthesis at any time of the day had a higher prevalence of mucosal lesions and the material of the prosthesis that caused the most damage to the mucosal tissues was acrylic with 27%. Conclusion: The presence of lesions in the oral mucosa are attributed to misuse, age, sex, hygiene, systemic diseases, material of the prosthetic base and frequency of its use.