Higher odds of periodontitis in systemic lupus erythematosus compared to controls and rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review, meta-analysis and network meta-analysis

DiscussionGiven that RA is the autoimmune disease classically associated with periodontal disease, the higher odds of having periodontitis in SLE are striking. These results highlight the importance of addressing the dental health needs of patients with SLE.Systematic review registrationhttps://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/ identifier CRD42021272876.
Source: Frontiers in Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research