ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF ORTHOPEDIC CONSTRUCTION IN TREATING JAW BONE DEFECTS RESULTING FROM POST-COVID 19 COMPLICATIONS

Abstract

The COVID 19 pandemic has not only affected the respiratory system but also had adverse impacts on other anatomical and functional structures. Specifically, complications like hypoxia, impaired circulation, and inflammatory processes following the infection can cause severe injuries and defects in jaw bones. Jaw bone defects result not only in cosmetic issues but also in significant impairments in eating, speech, and overall quality of life. Addressing this problem necessitates the use of individualized orthopedic constructions. For this reason, the topic of this study is considered highly relevant.