Periodontitis prevalence in patients with ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease - PPCC: A case-control study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

The aim of this questionnaire-based case-control study was to assess whether self-reported oral health and periodontitis in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) and Crohn's disease (CD) differ from those in matched controls without inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Materials and methods

A survey including questions on general anamnestic information, IBD diagnosis, and oral health was distributed online. Self-perceived overall health of teeth and gums, severe periodontitis, and tooth loss were defined as outcome parameters.

Results

Analyses were based on answers from 1108 patients with IBD and 3429 controls. Patients with IBD reported significantly worse oral health and more periodontal problems compared to controls. Regression analyses corrected for relevant conf

SUBMITTER: Bertl K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9804609 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature