Manejo y consideraciones clínicas de los pacientes asmáticos en la consulta dental
- Vallina Fernández-Kelly, Carmen
- Grande Boloque, Rocío
- Apoita Sanz, María
- Montañés de la Fuente, Alba 1
- Paredes Rodríguez, Víctor Manuel 1
- Hernández Vallejo, Gonzalo 1
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Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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ISSN: 1697-6398, 1697-641X
Year of publication: 2018
Volume: 15
Issue: 3
Pages: 57-64
Type: Article
More publications in: Científica dental: Revista científica de formación continuada
Abstract
The purpose of this work is to review the available scientific literature on the dental considerations and the oral manifestations that may present asthmatic patients. 34 articles published between 2001 and 2018 were reviewed. According to its pathophysiology, there are 5 types of asthma, and clinically, the asthma severity classification is divided into mild, moderate and severe. The principal risk factors for asthma include tobacco, obesity, genetics, socioeconomic factors and exposure to substances. The treatment of choice is based on inhaled bronchodilators and glucocorticoids. This medication decreases the amount of flow and salivary pH. For this reason, the oral cavity is more susceptible to developing pathologies such as caries, periodontal disease and oral candidiasis. Conclusions. Given the high prevalence of asthma, the dentist must carry out the dental treatment following the considerations proposed for patients with asthma and should know the pharmacological contraindications in these patients. The dentist should be familiar with this illness and promote the oral health in these patients.