“…Dentist's presence in the ICU becomes relevant, as patients are totally dependent on the achievement of efficient oral hygiene and they need a professional who can help restore oral health. [25][26] In this survey, root debris were found in 20% of patients, whose etiological factor was due to extensive carious fractures or injuries, and poor oral condition, with the presence of biofilm and calculus. These findings, although at a much lower level percentage, are in accordance with studies by Cruz et al 27 Due to the great stress load that patients find when hospitalized, as mentioned by Souza Júnior AM et al 19 , 5% of those same patients presented great dental wear in, triggered by the parafunctional activity of bruxism.…”