Doença de Parkinson como fator de risco para doenças periodontais: revisão de literatura

Abstract

The motor difficulty acquired with Parkinson's disease can compromise the efficiency of oral hygiene, which causes an accumulation of biofilm, which is an etiological factor of the disease. A study was carried out on the onset of periodontal diseases in elderly people with Parkinson's disease, seeking to list factors that demonstrate the relationship between motor difficulty and the emergence of periodontal diseases, pointing out the impact on the quality of life of these patients. Its methodology was: Search in Medline, scielo, pubmed databases. Being a descriptive literature review, with a qualitative approach. Studies that showed how periodontal diseases can worsen as a result of motor and cognitive deficits in the elderly were analyzed. It was observed that the presence of muscle rigidity associated with tremors and involuntary movements makes the mechanical control of dental biofilm increasingly less efficient, and therefore, they become susceptible individuals to periodontal diseases. The conclusion highlights the need for preventive support from dentists in patients with motor disabilities, as the quality of life of patients can be achieved.