Integrated assessment of hygienic condition of the oral cavity

Abstract

To identify the problematic issues of assessing the hygienic state of the oral cavity and the clinical development of possible algorithms for their solution using our modified, highly sensitive (up to 150 CFU/ml versus 5·106-5·108 CFU/ml), objective (2-3% error) method fluorescence spectroscopy. In a clinical study on 20 patients of working age, it was shown that the authors modified fluorescence spectroscopy method allows each patient to individually perform a comprehensive digital express indication and objective analysis of the oral hygiene state based on express registration and analysis of the entire aggregate of aerobic-anaerobic microflora of various oral biotopes (biotope teeth, lips, gums, cheeks, palate, tongue and saliva) online. Integral indicators of the hygienic state of the oral cavity in individuals with satisfactory oral hygiene before and after brushing have been obtained, which describe the hygienic state of both the oral cavity as a whole and individual biotope in their relationship. The results made it possible to substantiate a more objective quantitative methodology for assessing the hygienic state of the oral cavity for the implementation of its individually substantiated clinical use with the identification of the biotope (biotopes) of the mouth, which is the main source of its pollution.