Clinical and radiographic assessment of periodontal status among patients with post-COVID mucormycosis: A cross-sectional study.

BACKGROUND

An escalation in cases of rhinomaxillary mucormycosis among post-COVID patients is being reported. However, there is limited information about periodontal features in mucormycosis cases. This study explored the periodontal signs and symptoms among post-COVID mucormycosis individuals.

MATERIALS AND METHODS

This cross-sectional study was carried out with a total of 25 post-COVID mucormycosis patients attending tertiary care public teaching hospital. Clinical and radiographic assessments were done.

RESULTS

An elevation in mean probing pocket depth (PPD) up to 6.21 ± 2.7 mm was noted. Nearly 16%-40% of patients had Miller's Grade III mobility in the affected site. Forty-four per cent had localized single or multiple abscess, 40% had palatal swelling, 32% had necrosis of soft tissue and bone exposure, and 52% had maxillary dentoalveolar segmental mobility in the affected site. Radiographic examination revealed varying stages of interdental bone loss.

CONCLUSION

The present study observed an increase in mobility and mean PPD which did not commiserate with interdental bone loss in the affected maxillary region.