UDC 616.314–002:(616.311.2–002+616.314.17-008.6)]-053.81:613.2:311.21

 The article presents the results of the study on the food products influence on caries and periodontal processes using statistical methods. The information base of the study was the data obtained by surveying dental students aged 18–22 years of the medical university. Mainly, consumption of dairy products, vegetables and fruits, meat, bread, and sweets were considered as factors. The quantitative characteristic of nutrition was taken as the number of food consumption times during the week. The hypothesis that the amount of food consumption affects the state of the periodontium and the number of carious teeth in a person has been confirmed. As a result of determining the relevant dependencies, a significant influence of two food products groups – dairy and vegetables and fruits – was revealed. Directly, the dependences have a non-linear (quadratic) form, and accordingly, the optimal intervals of the products consumption are established, since both insufficient and excessive use of them negatively affects the condition of the teeth and gums. A two-factor linear statistical dependence was built to estimate the total effect of two types of food products. Regarding other products, no significant relationships were found between their use and the oral cavity condition. The conclusions of the article present the main results of the performed studies and directions for further research.

Key words: caries, periodontal disease, food products, statistical dependence, impact assessment, optimal consumption 

 Silicon-containing (Si-containing) polishing paste has been tested clinically in patients with chronic generalized periodontitis, I-st degree of severity. All patients have been examined for the presence of supra- and sub-gingival calculus and bleeding on probing on a six- month-testing time and within one year after conducting the professional hygienic procedures. It has been revealed that the proposed Si-containing polishing paste proved to be effective in the maintenance of gingival health in the lapse of time from 1 to 12 months after treatment. The majority of patients showed neither dental deposits nor bleeding on probing up in the interval from 1 to 12 months after dental scaling and polishing with Si-containing polishing paste. 

 Ethic and Prophylactic Aspects of Regular Dental Examinations and Treatment in Young Patients. The number of gingivitis and periodontitis in young patients highly increased in recent decades. That is why, revelation and early treatment of periodontal diseases is important not only clinical but also ethical and psychological problem. Patient should feel himself not like a passive object in the treatment but take an active part in the process.. Being acquainted with the treatment plan, presumable duration of the treatment and its’ results, helps the patient to feel more comfortable and positive about the treatment procedures.

Kaywords: dental diseases, gingivitis, periodontitis, young patients. 

 Під нашим спостереженням перебувало 67 хворих на хронічний генералізований пародонтит 1 і 2 ступеня важкості у фазі загострення без істотних супутніх захворювань. При встановленні клінічного діагнозу використовували загальноприйняті методи. Пацієнтів основної групи (36 осіб) лікували за допомогою запропонованого засобу, в контрольній групі (31 особа) – застосовували традиційну терапію. Для оцінки ефективності лікування визначали пародонтальний індекс (Russel, 1967), вимірювали глибину пародонтальних кишень, з метою об’єктивізації результатів впродовж усього спостереження контролювали гігієнічний стан ротової порожнини. Отримані нами клінічні дані оцінювали безпосередньо після лікування, а також через один і три місяці після нього.

Результати. Спостереження за пацієнтами основної групи засвідчило, що застосоване лікування спричинило швидку ліквідацію симптомів запалення вже після 1-2 сеансів терапії. Бажаний терапевтичний ефект від проведеного лікування в основній групі зафіксований в 78% випадків, у контрольній – у 51%.

Висновки. Запропоновані нами лікарські форми – гель та плівка на основі амізону є ефективними засобами для лікування пародонтитів, вони зручні у використанні, не викликають побічних ефектів і можуть бути рекомендовані для широкого клінічного застосування. Ключові слова: лікування пародонтиту, гель, плівка, амізон. 

The study aims to review the involvement of different dietary habits in Laotian, Cambodian, and Vietnamese populations in reducing COVID19 impact.
Materials and Methods. The methods of collection, systematization, analysis and generalization of information data have been used. The analysis of literature in scientific databases and analytical platforms by the listed keywords has been performed; all relevant references in the found sources have also been reviewed.
Results and Discussion. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak is an ongoing pandemic caused by a highly pathogenic human coronavirus known as SARS-CoV2. Current epidemiology reported that more than 500 million cases of COVID-19 occurred in more than 180 countries worldwide. When the upper respiratory tract gets infected
by low pathogenetic HCoVs, it typically triggers a mild respiratory disease. In contrast, when the lower airways get infected by highly pathogenic HCoVs, such as SARSCoV2, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) may occur and even fatal pneumonia. Such a situation causes the need for an urgent search of effective treatment measures. A very low incidence of SARS-CoV-2 in Laos and Cambodia, as well as low mortality rate due to COVID-19 in Vietnam and Laos, are extremely interesting, especially because of their early exposure to the virus, continuing ties to China, relative poverty, and high population density. The use of several spices and aromatic herbs as natural treatments for several illnesses, including viral infections, has been reported since a long time ago. The research reviewed three integral elements of Laotian, Cambodian, and Vietnamese diets, such as special culinary spices and herbs, coconut oil, and palm oil-rich for saturated fatty acids as well as fermented shrimp paste. Environmental and population genetic
causes may be forwarded but moreover local dietary habits may have even a role in this evidence. Therefore, all these items highlight the possibility of a significant contribution of local cuisine and diet into the impact on  appropriate anti-inflammatory and immune-resistant mechanisms of the human population.
Conclusions. The review on Vietnam, Cambodia, and Laos inhabitants' diet helped to suggest the dietary factors having the contributing potential of reducing the severity of SARS-CoV-2 symptoms

Keywords: COVID-19, spices and herbs, Indo-Chinese cousin, ginger, black pepper, coconut oil, fermented shrimp paste