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[Caries incidence in rheumatic patients].

S Zivković, D Marković, S Petrović

    Stomatoloski Glasnik Srbije
    |June 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Rheumatic patients treated with corticoids showed a significantly higher frequency of dental caries compared to those on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or analgesics. This highlights a potential oral health risk associated with corticoid therapy.

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    Area of Science:

    • Dentistry
    • Rheumatology
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Rheumatic diseases require long-term management, often involving anti-inflammatory medications.
    • Corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are commonly prescribed, with potential systemic side effects.
    • The impact of these treatments on oral health, specifically caries prevalence, requires further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the frequency of dental caries in rheumatic patients treated with corticosteroids.
    • To compare caries prevalence between patients treated with corticosteroids versus NSAIDs or analgesics.
    • To assess caries using the Klein-Palmer (DMF) index.

    Main Methods:

    • Study included 97 patients (17-89 years) with rheumatic disease history.
    • Patients were treated for 1-24 years with corticosteroids, NSAIDs, or analgesics.
    • Student's t-test of proportions was used for statistical analysis.

    Main Results:

    • A statistically significant higher proportion of carious and extracted teeth was observed in patients treated with corticosteroids.
    • The number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMF) was significantly higher in the corticoid group compared to NSAID and analgesic groups.
    • Female patients constituted the majority across all treatment groups.

    Conclusions:

    • Corticosteroid treatment in rheumatic patients is associated with a significantly higher prevalence of dental caries.
    • Rheumatic patients on long-term corticoid therapy may be at increased risk for oral health complications.
    • Further research is warranted to explore the mechanisms linking corticoids to increased caries risk.

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