Chronopathophysiological justification of prevention and treatment of dental diseases in children

INTRODUCTION. This article is devoted to the chronophysiological aspects of the prevention and treatment of dental diseases in children. The influence of biorhythms on the development, course, and prevention of dental pathologies in the pediatric population is considered a promising direction in modern dentistry. In both domestic and international literature, this issue is insufficiently addressed, which underscores the relevance of further research in this area.

AIM. To deepen understanding of chronodiagnosis and chronotherapy of dental diseases in children, aiming to optimize the treatment process through early diagnosis and the timely implementation of personalized preventive and therapeutic interventions.

MATERIALS AND METHODS. Within the framework of this article, an analytical review of domestic and international publications addressing biorhythmological and chronophysiological aspects of dental diseases was conducted. The analysis included an evaluation of data on the influence of circadian rhythms on the condition of dental hard tissues, periodontium, and oral mucosa, as well as the particularities of their consideration in the implementation of preventive and therapeutic interventions in children.

RESULTS. The conducted analysis demonstrated that the influence of biorhythms on the dental health of children is systemic in nature. Taking chronophysiological patterns into account enables increased effectiveness of preventive measures, improved treatment outcomes, and a reduction in the incidence of complications.

CONCLUSIONS. The chronophysiological approach in pediatric dentistry represents a promising direction capable of significantly enhancing the quality of dental care. Deepening knowledge of biorhythms and their application in practice will contribute to the development of personalized dentistry and stimulate professional interest in further investigation of the biorhythmological foundations of diagnosis and therapy.

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