Year : 2015

Volume : Volume 5

Issue : Issue 3s

Address for correspondence :
Dr. Dharti Gajjar
dhartig@gmail.com

Abstract

Background:  Mental illnesses comprise a wide group of psychiatric disorders. Patients with psychological disorders have a number of special features that may be the origin of hard and / or soft tissue damage of the oral cavity. Many people affected by these disorders cannot carry out oral hygiene satisfactorily. Diseases of the oral cavity influencing these patients are the same as in the general population (caries, periodontal disease, malocclusion), but generally occur more frequently. Dental treatment consists of addressing the problem of poor oral hygiene and resultant dental caries and periodontal disease. However, motivating the patient to improve oral hygiene procedures is often difficult. The issue of dry mouth (xerostomia) accompanying with antidepressant medications must also be addressed.

Keywords: Psychiatric disorders, Oral health, Dental hygiene, Improvement in Oral health.