The oral health status of patients with peripheral vascular disorders: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Periodontal disease and tooth loss were found to be associated with several peripheral vascular disorders. Nonetheless, an evaluation of the literature on the broader domains of oral health in individuals with peripheral vascular disorders is lacking. This systematic review aims to collate the current evidence on the oral health status of individuals with peripheral vascular disorders.

Methods

Five electronic databases were searched for studies assessing oral health parameters in individuals with peripheral vascular disorders. Outcome measures considered were periodontal health, dentition status, caries indices, oral prostheses, oral pathologies and oral hygiene behaviours. The Newcastle-Ottawa scale was used to appraise the quality of the studies.

Results

SUBMITTER: Almoosawy SA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8366191 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature