Intensive care unit hospitalization may lead to deterioration in oral health.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE/QUESTION What is the effect of hospitalization on oral health? SOURCE OF FUNDING: The authors were supported by their institutions; there was no external funding reported. TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Systematic review. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 2 Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence. STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE Grade C Consensus, disease-oriented evidence, usual practice, expert opinion, or case series for studies of diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or screening.