DESCRIPTION OF DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC MEASURES AMONG ADULTS OF DIFFERENT AGES, SUFFERING FROM THE SALIVARY GLANDS DISEASES

Abstract

The article presents the results of the clinical study on age-related pathology of the salivary glands, as well as the analysis and evaluation of the effectiveness of diagnostic and treatment methods that are used in dental offices of outpatient clinics in supervision of adults of different ages affected with the salivary gland pathology. 6000 dental outpatients were studied. The structure of the salivary gland diseases in individuals of different ages was determined. The research revealed that age-related diseases of the salivary glands are more common. The incidence and causes of dental aid appealability to dental departments and offices of outpatient clinics in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region for emergency or routine specialized medical care in connection with the salivary glands pathology were studied, and the diagnostic and treatment activities were described. Elderly people are more likely to seek specialized treatment in dental departments and offices of outpatient medical institutions for medical care, including emergency than young and middle-aged people.