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Apical periodontitis and related risk factors: cross-sectional study

dc.contributor.authorCorreia-Sousa, Joana
dc.contributor.authorMadureira, Ana Raquel
dc.contributor.authorCarvalho, Manuel Fontes
dc.contributor.authorTeles, Ana Moura
dc.contributor.authorPina-Vaz, Irene
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-17T23:44:07Z
dc.date.available2021-02-17T23:44:07Z
dc.date.issued2015-10
dc.date.updated2021-02-15T10:25:30Z
dc.description.abstractObjectives: The aim of this cross-sectional study was to investigate an association between the prevalence of root-filled teeth (RFT) or apical periodontitis (AP) and some systemic conditions or smoking habits in an adult Portuguese population. Methods: Medical histories, including age, gender, presence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), diabetes mellitus (DM), allergies, smoking status, and endodontic treatment data of 421 patients (10,540 teeth) were recorded. The prevalence of root filled teeth and the periapical status were assessed through panoramic radiographies. Periapical status was classified according to the Periapical index and AP was defined as PAI-score ≥3. Statistic analysis was performed with PASW Statistics 20.0 using qui-square tests, odds-ratio and confidence intervals (95%). Results: The overall prevalence of AP and RFT was 2.2% and 4.2%, respectively. RFT increased the possibility of having AP (p < 0.0001). Men’s group showed a higher percentage of teeth with AP (p < 0.0001), less RFT (p = 0.05) and more residual roots (2.3%). Smoking increased the probability of having AP (p = 0.002) and RFT (p = 0.045). A positive correlation was observed between RFT and DM (p = 0.040). No statistically significant difference was found between AP and CVD, DM or allergies neither between RTF and CVD or allergies. Conclusions: The higher prevalence of AP and/or RFT in smoker subjects and in diabetic patients can suggest a relationship between oral and systemic health. More epidemiological studies are required before definitive conclusions can be made.pt_PT
dc.description.versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionpt_PT
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.rpemd.2015.08.004pt_PT
dc.identifier.issn1646-2890
dc.identifier.slugcv-prod-2195745
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10284/9433
dc.language.isoengpt_PT
dc.publisherElsevierpt_PT
dc.subjectApical periodontitispt_PT
dc.subjectDiabetes mellituspt_PT
dc.subjectSmokingpt_PT
dc.subjectRisk factorspt_PT
dc.titleApical periodontitis and related risk factors: cross-sectional studypt_PT
dc.typejournal article
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.endPage232pt_PT
oaire.citation.issue4pt_PT
oaire.citation.startPage226pt_PT
oaire.citation.titleRevista Portuguesa de Estomatologia, Medicina Dentária e Cirurgia Maxilofacialpt_PT
oaire.citation.volume56pt_PT
rcaap.cv.cienciaidB511-73B3-087A | Ana Moura Teles
rcaap.rightsopenAccesspt_PT
rcaap.typearticlept_PT

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