Document Type : Original articles
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Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Kafrelsheikh university, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt.
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Department of Endodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Menoufia university, Shibin el Kom, Egypt
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Department of Oral Medicine &Periodontology, Faculty of Dentistry, Kafrelsheikh university, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt.
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Department of ophthalmology, Faculty of medicine, Kafrelsheikh university, Kafrelsheikh, Egypt.
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this work was to evaluate the prevalence of dental diseases in patients undergoing cataract surgery.
Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 1000 patients undergoing cataract surgery. All patients were subjected to eye examination through several tests [vision, eye structure, retinal and fluid pressure test], information on smoking habits, alcohol consumption, regular physical exercise and demographic data were taken, the dental examination include periodontal examination to detect presence of calculus, diagnosis of caries, teeth required RCT or root canal retreatment, detection of any septic focus, remaining root structure, and /or presence of periapical lesion.
Results: Dental caries were present in 65.1% of patients, patients with calculus were 76.8% with variable degree of severity. 88.2% of patients had dental events. The events of the highest frequencies were combined caries and calculus (30.9%), and combined caries, periapical lesions, and calculus (22.1%).
Conclusion: The incidence of oral infections particularly periodontitis is relatively high among adults, as their presence can significantly increase the likelihood of postoperative complications after cataract surgery, addressing oral health issues prior to surgery is crucial for improving surgical outcomes and minimizing risks of complications following cataract surgery.
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