Periodontal Comparison on Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients and Healthy Subjects: A Cross-Sectional Study

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze periodontal comparison between Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) subject and healthy control. Material and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study included 122 subjects, 61 SLE patients and 61 healthy subjects who visited the Rheumatology Department, Dr. Saiful Anwar General Hospital, Malang, during 2017-2018. Clinical examination of SLE was using Mexican SLE Disease Activity Index and oral cavity conditions were assessed using the periodontal index, gingival index, calculus index, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment loss and mobility teeth. Results: The age of SLE patients ranged from 18-55 years old with the mean age of 29.50 ± 9.57 years old. Periodontitis was higher in SLE patients (88.5%) than healthy subjects (22.95%). In addition, periodontitis occurrence in SLE (2.66 ± 1.02) was significantly different (p<0.001) compared to healthy subjects (0.51 ± 0.81). Conclusion: This study found higher rates of periodontitis, gingivitis, bleeding on probing, clinical attachment loss, and mobility tooth among SLE patients compared to healthy subjects. Periodontitis was also found to be higher along with more severe SLE group.

Periodontitis in marfan syndrome: a case report

A Síndrome de Marfan é uma doença autossômica dominante do tecido conjuntivo, caracterizada por alterações nos sistemas cardiovascular, esquelético e ocular, e que pode aumentar a suscetibilidade à doença periodontal. Esse relato de caso descreve dados periodontais clínicos, microbiológicos e imunológicos de um paciente de 28 anos, gênero masculino, com diagnóstico clínico de Síndrome de Marfan. Neste caso, as principais alterações estão nos sistemas esquelético e ocular. A principal alteração intraoral é a presença de palato profundo e prognatismo mandibular. No exame clínico periodontal, a média do nível clínico de inserção foi de 2,35 mm e índice de sangramento à sondagem de 30%. O tratamento periodontal foi executado em uma sessão de debridamento e orientação de higiene oral, sob antibioticoterapia profilática. Na reavaliação, o paciente apresentou melhora nos parâmetros clínicos periodontais. O relato de caso apresenta um paciente com alterações leves, que afetam a saúde bucal. Em casos de Síndrome de Marfan, a manutenção da saúde periodontal é essencial para um bom prognóstico da saúde bucal.(AU)

Marfan syndrome is an autossomal dominant disorder of connective tissue characterized by alteration in cardiovascular, skeletal and ocular system, and may increase the susceptibility of periodontal disease. This case report describes the clinical, microbiological and immunological periodontal findings in a 28 year old male patient with a clinical diagnosis of Marfan syndrome. The major alterations of the case were in ocular and skeletal system. The major oral alterations were the high arched and narrow palate, and mandibular prognathism. At periodontal examination, an average clinical attachment level loss of 2.35 mm and 30% of bleeding on probing were found. The periodontal treatment was performed, in one session of periodontal debridement with prophylactic antibiotic premedication and oral hygiene instructions. At the revaluation, the patient showed improved clinical parameters. This case report presented a patient with mild features of a genetic disorder which affects oral health. The maintenance of periodontal health in Marfan syndrome cases is essential for a favorable prognosis of oral health.(AU)

Diagnóstico da esclerodermia sistêmica baseado em alteraçöes orofaciais: revisäo da literatura / Diagnosis of Scleroderma based on orofacial alterations: review of the literature

A Esclerose Sistêmica Progressiva (Esclerodermia) é uma doença crônica caracterizada por esclerose difusa do tecido conjuntivo. Os tecidos cutâneos e viscerais podem estar envolvidos e há manifestaçöes orofaciais clínicas e radiográficas que os dentistas devem conhecer. Através do estudo radiológico dos dentes e maxilares, o dentista poderá contribuir para o diagnóstico da doença, encaminhando o paciente ao médico especialista e o conscientizando em relaçäo à higiene oral adequada