biostudies-literaturePecher ACMedical Faculty University Hospital TuebingenUniversitätsklinikum Tübingen1567-1573https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC11222211biostudies-literatureUnknown44(8)In daily rheumatology practice, systemic sclerosis is primarily regarded as a potentially life-threatening disease characterized by fibrosis of various organs. Therefore, other manifestations, such as orofacial involvement, are often not of primary concern. Furthermore, due to its rarity, the disease might not be well known by dentists, which contrasts with the increased risk of various problems in the oral cavity. Periodontitis in particular is a known risk factor for morbidity and mortality and is associated with various systemic diseases. The risk of periodontitis appears to be increased in patients with systemic sclerosis, but little is known about the gender-specific differences. This study aims to elucidate the health-conscious behaviour of patients, their dental care and the risk ofRheumatology internationalEvaluation of oral health in 148 patients with systemic sclerosis-data from a prospective interdisciplinary monocentric cohort.PMC11222211Clinician Scientist Nr. 477-0-0Pecher ACGunaydin BFinke HHenes JfalseEvaluation of oral health in 148 patients with systemic sclerosis-data from a prospective interdisciplinary monocentric cohort.In daily rheumatology practice, systemic sclerosis is primarily regarded as a potentially life-threatening disease characterized by fibrosis of various organs. Therefore, other manifestations, such as orofacial involvement, are often not of primary concern. Furthermore, due to its rarity, the disease might not be well known by dentists, which contrasts with the increased risk of various problems in the oral cavity. Periodontitis in particular is a known risk factor for morbidity and mortality and is associated with various systemic diseases. The risk of periodontitis appears to be increased in patients with systemic sclerosis, but little is known about the gender-specific differences. This study aims to elucidate the health-conscious behaviour of patients, their dental care and the risk of2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Aug2025-04-03T22:40:50.105Z2024-10-16T07:29:04.563ZS-EPMC112222113887478710.1007/s00296-024-05635-z