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Smoking and Psoriasis as Synergistic Risk Factors in Periodontal disease
Fogorvosi Szemle
|June 28, 2018
Summary
Smoking and psoriasis significantly increase the risk of advanced periodontal disease. Their combined effect is synergistic, meaning the risk is greater than the sum of individual risks.
Area of Science:
- Periodontology
- Dermatology
- Public Health
Background:
- Smoking and psoriasis are known risk factors for chronic periodontal disease.
- Smoking exacerbates both psoriasis and periodontal disease.
- The synergistic effect of co-occurring psoriasis and smoking on periodontal health requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the combined effect of psoriasis and smoking on periodontal status.
- To determine the extent to which these risk factors increase the likelihood of advanced periodontal disease.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 82 psoriatic patients and 117 controls.
- Full-mouth examinations to assess periodontal status.
- Statistical analysis using odds ratios to evaluate risk factors.
Main Results:
- Individual risk factors showed moderate odds ratios: smoking (1.32) and psoriasis (1.85).
- The odds ratio for patients with both psoriasis and smoking was significantly higher (6.22).
- This indicates a synergistic relationship between smoking and psoriasis in increasing periodontal disease risk.
Conclusions:
- Psoriasis and smoking act synergistically to elevate the risk of advanced periodontal disease.
- Healthcare providers should consider this combined risk when managing patients with psoriasis and smoking habits.
- Further research is warranted to elucidate the mechanisms behind this synergistic effect.
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