Tooth Loss Is Associated with Disease-Related Parameters in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis—A Cross-Sectional Study

Tooth Loss Is Associated with Disease-Related Parameters in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis—A Cross-Sectional Study

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate potential associations between periodontal inflamed surface area (PISA) and tooth loss with disease-related parameters in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods: Patients who attended the D...

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Main Authors: Gerhard Schmalz, Markus Bartl, Jan Schmickler, Susann Patschan, Daniel Patschan, Dirk Ziebolz
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
rheumatoid arthritis
periodontitis
ankylosing spondylitis
disease activity
tooth loss
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/14/3052

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