ASSESSMENT OF MASTICATORY FUNCTION AND ORAL CAVITY METABOLISM AFTER URANOPLASTY
Keywords:
uranoplasty, masticatory efficiency, oral metabolism, saliva, chewing function, dental rehabilitation.Abstract
This study is devoted to the assessment of masticatory efficiency and oral cavity metabolic parameters in patients who have undergone uranoplasty. The aim of the study was to identify functional changes and evaluate the biochemical status of the oral environment in the postoperative period.
Clinical, functional, and laboratory research methods were applied. Masticatory efficiency was assessed using specialized functional tests, while oral metabolism was evaluated based on biochemical indicators of saliva. The obtained results demonstrated that in some patients, masticatory function was not fully restored after uranoplasty, and metabolic alterations in the oral cavity persisted.
The findings indicate the importance of a comprehensive rehabilitation approach for patients after uranoplasty, including both functional recovery and monitoring of the biochemical status of the oral cavity. The results of this study contribute to improving treatment strategies and follow-up protocols in dental practice.
