Prevalence and Impact of Dental Diseases in Patients Undergoing Cataract Surgery: Cross-sectional Study

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this work was to evaluate the prevalence of dental diseases in patients ‎undergoing cataract surgery.‎ Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out on 1000 patients ‎undergoing cataract surgery. All patients were subjected to eye examination through several ‎tests [vision, eye structure, retinal and fluid pressure test], information on smoking habits, ‎alcohol consumption, regular physical exercise and demographic data were taken, the dental ‎examination include periodontal examination to detect presence of calculus, diagnosis of ‎caries, teeth required RCT or root canal retreatment, detection of any septic focus, ‎remaining root structure, and /or presence of periapical lesion.‎ Results: Dental caries were present in 65.1% of patients, patients with calculus were 76.8% ‎with variable degree of severity. 88.2% of patients had dental events. The events of the ‎highest frequencies were combined caries and calculus (30.9%), and combined caries, ‎periapical lesions, and calculus (22.1%).‎ Conclusion: The incidence of oral infections particularly periodontitis is relatively high ‎among adults, as their presence can significantly increase the likelihood of postoperative ‎complications after cataract surgery, addressing oral health issues prior to surgery is crucial ‎for improving surgical outcomes and minimizing risks of complications following cataract ‎surgery.‎