Evaluation of Oral Manifestations of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease–An Observational Study

• DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v15i4.16908
• Publication Date: 2021-09-07T08:36:36Z
• Authors: T. Gopalakrishnan; K.M.K. Mastan; P.E. Chandra Mouli; Naga Leela Guntuku; Priyadharshini A; G. Florence Sang...
• Keywords: Hypersalivation

Background: Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder which affectsaround four million people globally.Many of signs are found in head andneck. The typical “masklike” facial appearance with infrequent blinking and lack expression causedby bradykinesis.. Abnormalities oral behaviour, such as purposeless chewing, grinding, suckingmovements, also well recognized patients disease.Aim Objectives: aim this study to assess overall health status withParkinson’s analyze impact on cavity individualssurviving disease.Materials Methods: sample included 50 patients. all agegroups both genders were included.Results: Out fifty majority patient s above 60 yrs. 6% reported withPositive family history diseases.14% had gross asymmetry, 68% thepatients showed dryness mouth.8% suffered loss taste.14% hypersalivation. 54% gingivitis. And 76% having periodontitis.Conclusion: Treatment for dental problems affected mandatory.Treatment can be done by supplementing artificial saliva mouth, fillings dentalcaries, periodic scaling periodontal problems, rehabilitation measures regular check up