Radwa Taha
Egypt
Research Article
Clinical Significance of Periodontitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Association with Disease Activity and Functional Status
Author(s): Hanan M Fathi, Nermeen Khairy, Tamer A Gheita, Weam A El Battawy and Radwa TahaHanan M Fathi, Nermeen Khairy, Tamer A Gheita, Weam A El Battawy and Radwa Taha
Objectives: To evaluate frequency of periodontitis (PD) in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients and relate it with clinical characteristics, disease activity, functional status, anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (anti-CCP) and radiographic scores.
Methods: The study included 60 RA patients and 30 controls. Clinical Disease activity index (CDAI), Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire (MHAQ), visual analogue scale of pain and Scott's modification to Larsen scoring method were assessed. Rheumatoid factor (RF) positivity and anti-CCP titer were measured. Periodontal examination was performed and relevant indices calculated.
Results: The mean age of the patients was 49.1 ± 13 years and they were 52 females and 8 males. PD was present in 71.7% of RA patients versus 46.7% in control (p=0.02). PD was predominantly ge.. View More»
