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BATISTA, Simone Alves et al. Oral changes in patients of intensive care units. Rev. Bras. Odontol. [online]. 2014, vol.71, n.2, pp. 156-159. ISSN 1984-3747.

Patients hospitalized in intensive care units (ICU) may present changes in the oral environment. The oral alterations may influence the patient's health status, thus increasing the time and cost of hospitalization. The aim of this study is to review the literature on the major oral alterations observed in patients admitted to the ICU.

Palavras-chave : oral manifestations; intensive care units; oral hygiene.