ARTICLE Periodontal and Oral Status in a Group of Patients With Idiopathic Anterior Uveitis: A Pilot Study
ABSTRACT
Aim: Uveitis is an inflammatory disease of the middle layer
of the eye, and 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
often at the forefront of discussions, particularly in relation
to their significant impact on overall health. The term uveitis
has been regarded as a primary focus in previous studies on
the oral cavity. This discussion focuses on cardiovascular conditions,
pregnancy, and diabetes. We believe that evaluations
should be considered not only under the disease’s main title,
but also according to the anatomy, disease factor, and clinical
duration. Therefore, it was thought that this subject should
be re-examined, considering the growing knowledge and classifications
that have become widespread. The current literature
generally belongs to earlier periods and includes only a
few recent studies and case reports. Thus, this study aims 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, the 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. This study investigated
possible differences in periodontal-dental parameters between the SG and CG groups. 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 indices failed to
show any differences between SG and CG.
Conclusion: Current research is exploring the potential connection
between idiopathic anterior uveitis and various periodontal
parameters. Preliminary findings suggest that there
may indeed be a relationship worth investigating further.
AUTHORS
Hasan HATİPOĞLU, Ezgi GÜRBÜZ, Fatih ÖZCURA, Sayime AYDIN EROĞLU
PAGE NUMBERS 66-72
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