Oral health care knowledge among Phenylketonuria patients in the Latvian population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is an autosomal recessive inherited disorder of phenylalanine (Phe) metabolism that results from a deficiency of phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH). Patients with PKU rely on amino acid mixtures and low-protein diets, which often exhibit an acidic nature and pose various challenges to oral health. The objective of the study was to evaluate oral care habits of PKU patients in Latvia and the impact of the recommendations developed on improving oral care.

Materials and methods

In this study, during a one-month interval before and after the implementation of oral hygiene recommendations, questionnaires were distributed to all patients with PKU diagnosed in Latvia, with a response rate of 78 % (79 of 101).

Results

The group older and 18 years

SUBMITTER: Abola I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11638625 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature