Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
28th Balkan Stomatological Society Congress, Budva, Karadağ, 25 - 27 Nisan 2024, ss.83
Focal infection of oral origin spreads from the infection focus in the mouth to the body through the bloodstream, causing infection in another tissue or organ. Studies have shown that there are more than 1 billion microorganisms in 1 milligram of plaque formed on teeth. It has been reported by various researchers that in less than 1 minute following an oral procedure, organisms in the infected area can reach the heart, lungs, and peripheral blood vessels. In people who are healthy and have normal oral hygiene, small numbers of facultative bacterial species can enter the bloodstream. On the other hand, bacterial counts increase up to 10 times in individuals with immune deficiency, poor oral hygiene, or patients receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy. Before major interventional treatments, such as organ transplantations or heart valve replacement, focal infection foci in the patients' mouths must be identified and eliminated. The purpose of this study is to present the clinical and radiological evaluation findings of 170 patients (74 male, 96 female) who were referred to Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology for Focal Infection examination.
Key words: Infection, Dental Focal; Examination, Oral; Orthopantomography.