Evaluation of the effectiveness of immunomodulatory therapy in the treatment of traumatic lesions of the oral mucosa in orthodontic patients

Abstract

Relevance . The problem of traumatization of the oral mucosa with fixed orthodontic structures, especially at the initial stage of treatment, is one of the most urgent in orthodontics. Prolonged use of such structures often leads to adverse reactions from the oral mucosa in the form of chronic mechanical injury, burning, soreness, etc. The effectiveness of the use of alginate plates of the drug «Superlimf» as a correction of side effects from non-removable orthodontic equipment has been studied. Objective. To study the effectiveness of the use of the domestic cytokine preparation «Superlimf» in the form of alginate plates in the treatment of traumatic lesions of the oral mucosa that occur in patients at the stages of orthodontic treatment with fixed equipment. Materials and methods . The study included 35 people aged 18 to 25 years, of which 17 people used alginate plates «Superlimf» and 18 people – the control group – used orthodontic wax to protect the mucosa from injury. Results . The use of alginate plates «Superlimf» showed a reduction in the duration of the inflammatory process, a significant reduction in painful manifestations and swelling. Conclusion. The data obtained indicate the effectiveness of the drug «Superlimf» and allow us to recommend it for use in dental clinical practice.