Analysis of the Oral and Salivary Profile of Patients With Mental Disorders Under Pharmacological Therapy.

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Treatment of mental disorders is carried out through of drugs that are associated with hyposalivation. The study assessed the oral and salivary profiles of mental disorder patients undergoing drug treatment. A cross-sectional study, it involved participants over 18 years with mental disorders. Data collection included demographic, clinical, and oral health assessments, such as salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity analyses. Of the 50 participants, 68% exhibited salivary alterations, with predominance of women. Schizophrenia was prevalent, with most patients taking three or more medications daily. Comorbidities were more common in the salivary alterations group. Salivary flow at rest was significantly lower in the group with alterations. While plaque index and tongue coating were similar in both groups, stimulated sialometry was lower in the alteration group. Xerostomia complaints were prevalent, indicating salivary dysfunction in psychiatric drug users, impacting oral health parameters like plaque index, tongue coating, pH, and buffering capacity.