METHOD OF DENTAL ORTHOPEDIC REHABILITATION OF A PATIENT WITH POST-COVID OSTEOMYELITIS OF THE UPPER JAW

Relevance. The coronavirus infection that appeared in 2019 has brought many changes to our lives. COVID-19-associated osteomyelitis of the jaw bones is directly related to the effect of the SARS-CoV-2 virus on the human body. This disease is a rare complication after a coronavirus infection, requiring replacement of the defect with orthopedic structures.

Description of a clinical case. One case of osteomyelitis of the upper jaw after a coronavirus infection is considered. Complete absence of teeth and alveolar process of the upper jaw in the area of ​​teeth 1.5 - 2.5.

During an objective examination, patient N. was found to have complete atrophy of the alveolar process in the frontal section of the upper jaw, partial absence of teeth in the frontal section of the jaw. Externally, the upper lip is recessed. Chewing and sound production are impaired. Treatment was performed using a partial removable replacement denture with an elastic lining and restoration in the frontal section of the alveolar process of the upper jaw.

Conclusion. Treatment of a maxillofacial defect using a replacement prosthesis with elastic elements not only restores aesthetics, but also increases chewing efficiency, which indicates successful orthopedic rehabilitation of the patient in a short period of time without surgical interventions. A detailed approach to collecting anamnesis and treatment is an important part of our work.

Keywords

Coronavirus infection, COVID-19-associated osteomyelitis of the jaw bones, osteonecrosis of the jaw bones, replacement prosthesis with elastic elements.