INCREASE IN ORAL CAVITY DISEASES AMONG POST-COVID-19 PATIENTS

Baxodurov Botirxon Nodir oʻgʻli

Baxodurov Botirxon Nodir oʻgʻli

Keywords: Keywords: COVID-19, post-COVID complications, oral health, xerostomia, oral candidiasis, periodontal disease, immune dysregulation, salivary glands, oral lesions, SARS-CoV-2.

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Abstract

Annotation: The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly every aspect of human health, including the oral cavity. Emerging clinical data suggest that individuals recovering from SARS-CoV-2 infection are at increased risk for various oral diseases such as xerostomia, oral candidiasis, ulcerative lesions, gingivitis, and opportunistic infections. This article explores the potential mechanisms linking COVID-19 to oral health deterioration, including immune dysregulation, long-term medication effects, and altered salivary flow. The study also reviews post-COVID trends in oral disease prevalence and outlines methods for effective screening, diagnosis, and dental management of post-viral oral complications.

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