Abstract
The pathogenesis of periodontitis and of rheumatoid arthritis show remarkable similarities. There is a distinct degree of co-existence between the 2 diseases. The prevalence of periodontitis is more pronounced in rheumatoid arthritis patients and the prevalence of rheumatoid arthritis is more pronounced in periodontitis patients. At present, a positive influence of periodontal treatment on the rheumatoid arthritis disease activity or of rheumatoid arthritis drug treatment on periodontitis is not sufficiently supported by clinical research. Periodontitis may play a role in unsatisfactory therapy response in some rheumatoid arthritis patients.
| Translated title of the contribution | Effect of periodontal treatment on rheumatoid arthritis and vice versa |
|---|---|
| Original language | Dutch |
| Pages (from-to) | 191-197 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde |
| Volume | 119 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr-2012 |
Keywords
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
- Comorbidity
- Humans
- Periodontitis
- Prevalence