Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Apical Periodontitis and Other Oral Health Variables: A Case-Control Study
Applied Sciences
; 12(14):7141, 2022.
Article
in English
| ProQuest Central | ID: covidwho-1963687
ABSTRACT
Background:
The relationship between chronic inflammatory diseases and their comorbidities and correlation with periodontal diseases has become an increasing focus of research.Objectives:
The aim of this case-control study was to conclude if patients suffering from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) tend to have more AP (Apical Periodontitis) than non-COPD patients. Materials andMethods:
The study was conducted on 30 patients assigned as cases, associated with 30 control patients linked by age (+/−5 years) and sex.Results:
A total of 60 patients were recorded, and a total of 12 radiographic variables were analyzed. A total of 43 (71.7%) patients were registered with PAI (Periapical Index) ≥ 3, and there was a slightly tendency in the patients from the control group 22 (73.3%) compared to those from the cases 21 (70%), respectively (p > 0.05).Conclusions:
It was concluded that there was not a significant association between the levels of PAI (Periapical Index) ≥ 3 per patient in those suffering from COPD. In fact, it could be concluded that patients diagnosed with COPD tend to have more teeth with PAI ≥ 3, more endodontic treatments and their periodontitis tended to accumulate more caries. ClinicalSignificance:
This study establishes, in a case-control study, some specific aspects of oral health in patients with COPD, as well as analyzing the importance of oral health in this disease.
Sciences: Comprehensive Works; apical periodontitis; endodontics; oral epidemiology; oral medicine; root canal treatment; COPD; Infections; Periodontal diseases; Periodontitis; Obstructive lung disease; Airway management; Diabetes; Pathogens; Cytokines; Hospitals; Teeth; Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; Systemic diseases; Radiography; COVID-19; Inflammatory diseases; Medicine; Dental caries; Hypotheses; Lung diseases; Metabolic syndrome; Patients; Pathogenesis; Comorbidity; Pulmonology
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ProQuest Central
Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Applied Sciences
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
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