Oral manifestations associated to SARS-COV-2: A literature review

ABSTRACT

Aim: Identify the main oral manifestations and describe their location in the oral cavity, in patients with COVID-19. Methods: The literature search was developed in the following databases PubMed, Medline, LILACS, LIVIVO, Web of Science and SciELO;combining the following words oral mucosa, oral mucosa lesion, oral manifestations, COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2. Duplicated articles were eliminated, and then a preselection of articles was made. Finally, inclusion and exclusion criteria were applied. Results: 47 articles were included in this study. The main oral manifestations in patients with COVID-19 are taste disorders, xerostomia, ulcers, vesicles, and others;with location in different areas of the oral mucosa. Conclusion: More studies are needed to conceive the possible oral pathogenesis of SARS-CoV-2. Moreover, the role of the dentist in the multidisciplinary team and teleconsultation are highlighted.