Association between Periodontal Status and Prognosis in Men with Prostatitis: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Periodontology
• Public Health

Background:

• Prostatitis is a common urological condition in young men, with unclear causes.
• Inflammatory prostate disorders pose a significant public health concern.
• Potential links between oral health and prostatitis prognosis require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

• To explore the association between periodontal status and prostatitis prognosis.
• To evaluate the influence of oral health on urological treatment outcomes.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study included 172 adult prostatitis patients.
• Patients were grouped by bleeding index (BI): Group A (BI >7%) and Group B (BI ≤7%).
• All participants received periodontal assessment and non-surgical periodontal therapy, with follow-up at 30 and 120 days.

Main Results:

• Group A had higher baseline probing depths and BI than Group B.
• Post-treatment, BI improved in both groups, but Group A had more residual bleeding.
• While mean PSA levels didn't differ significantly, PSA decreases were more frequent in Group B (healthier gums).

Conclusions:

• No direct link found between periodontal status and absolute post-treatment PSA.
• Healthier periodontal conditions correlated with more favorable PSA trends.
• Periodontal health may influence PSA stability in prostatitis patients, warranting further research.