Oral Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in Qatar: A Pilot Study
Joint Authors
Chandra, Prem
Sarakbi, Housam Aldeen
Hammoudeh, Mohammed
Al-Momani, Ahmed
Hammoudeh, Samer
Source
International Journal of Rheumatology
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-04-10
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The purpose of this pilot study was to assess the prevalence of oral manifestations among systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients in Qatar, in order to warrant future studies that would investigate each one of these manifestations with detail and further scrutiny.
Methods.
Study procedures took place between November 2014 and April 2016.
All patients visiting the outpatient rheumatology clinics at Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar, were asked to join.
The American College of Rheumatology (ACR) 1997 criteria of SLE were used.
The patients were examined initially by a rheumatologist and were later scheduled for an appointment with a dentist at the same institution.
A total of 77 patients were recruited for the study.
Results.
Prevalence rates for the different oral manifestations ranged from 2.4% for soft palate ulcers, cheilitis, and oral candida to 88.1% for the presence of cavitation.
Gingivitis, periodontal disease, cavities, and missing teeth were observed in more than 50% of the sample.
The prevalence of periodontal disease and missing teeth was higher among those with an SLE duration > 8 years.
On the contrary, the prevalence of gingivitis and cavities was higher among those with an SLE duration ≤ 8 years.
Conclusion.
This study found high rates of gingivitis, periodontal disease, cavities, and missing teeth among SLE patients in Qatar.
It is recommended that healthcare providers of such patients monitor the presence of any oral manifestations in order to arrange for early treatment and prevention efforts.
Future prospective longitudinal studies with adequate sample size and power are needed in order to ascertain any causation factors or common etiology pathways.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hammoudeh, Mohammed& Al-Momani, Ahmed& Sarakbi, Housam Aldeen& Chandra, Prem& Hammoudeh, Samer. 2018. Oral Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in Qatar: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Rheumatology،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hammoudeh, Mohammed…[et al.]. Oral Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in Qatar: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Rheumatology No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Hammoudeh, Mohammed& Al-Momani, Ahmed& Sarakbi, Housam Aldeen& Chandra, Prem& Hammoudeh, Samer. Oral Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients in Qatar: A Pilot Study. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1175477
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1175477