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

ISSN: 2687-5349 / E-ISSN: 2687-5411 / PERIOD: Quarterly / YEAR OF START: 2019 / PUBLISHER: Istanbul Yeni Yuzyil University

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