PERIODONTAL AND ORAL STATUS IN A GROUP OF PATIENTS WITH IDIOPATHIC ANTERIOR UVEITIS: A PILOT STUDY
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ABSTRACT
Objectives:
Uveitis is an inflammatory disease of the middle layer of the eye. The most common form is anterior uveitis. It has been observed that almost half of the anterior uveitis cases may be idiopathic in origin. Many systemic diseases are associated with the oral cavity. Periodontal diseases are frequently discussed, especially in these relationships. This discussion focuses on cardiovascular conditions, pregnancy, and diabetes. It is seen that the term uveitis was considered as a main title in previous studies conducted on the oral cavity. In our opinion, evaluations should not only be considered under the main title of the disease, but also according to the anatomy, disease factor, and clinical duration. Therefore, it was thought that this subject should be re-examined in light of the increasing knowledge and classifications that have become widespread. In general, the current literature belongs to the old periods and includes a small number of current studies and case reports.
The aim of this study was to investigate possible periodontal-dental factors in a group of patients with idiopathic anterior uveitis.
Material- Methods:
Thirty patients [15 patients with idiopathic anterior uveitis-study group (SG): 7 female-8 male; 15 healthy control group (CG): 8 female-7 male] were included in this pilot study. For each individual, gingival index (GI), plaque index (PI), probing depth (PD), and clinical attachment level (CAL), which are used in routine periodontal examination and help to determine periodontal status, were measured. The decayed-missing-filled teeth index (DMFT) was recorded to reveal their current dental status. Mucosal changes (ulceration, hyperplasia, etc.) and abnormal conditions, if any, were noted in the individuals. In this study, possible differences in periodontal-dental parameters between the SG and CG groups were investigated. In statistical evaluations, a p-value of <0.05 was accepted as significant.
Results:
The mean PI, PD, and CAL values were significantly higher in the SG (p<0.05). GI and DMFT index failed to show any differences between SG and CG.
Conclusion:
This issue is open to further research. However, preliminary findings indicate that there may be a relationship between idiopathic anterior uveitis and periodontal parameters.
Anahtar Kelimeler
anterior uveitis, oral health, dental clinics, focal infection
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