PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL CORRELATIONS BETWEEN ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE. THE IMPACT OF ANKYLOSING SPONDYLITIS THERAPY ON PERIODONTAL TISSUE

Periodontal disease (PD) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are both chronic inflammatory conditions characterized by a destructive process in the deep marginal periodontal tissue and, respectively, in the joints and entheses. This article summarizes all current data regarding the association between P...

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Published in:Revista română de reumatologie 2015-03, Vol.24 (1), p.22-26
Main Authors: Croitoru, Alexandru G., Piperea-Sianu, Dan, Mihai, Carina, Piperea-Sianu, Alice, Ceau, Adela Maria, Badita, Daniela, Arama, Victoria, Arama, Stefan Sorin
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Language:English
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Summary:Periodontal disease (PD) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS) are both chronic inflammatory conditions characterized by a destructive process in the deep marginal periodontal tissue and, respectively, in the joints and entheses. This article summarizes all current data regarding the association between PD and AS and assesses the impact of AS therapy on periodontal tissue.
ISSN:1843-0791
2069-6086
DOI:10.37897/RJR.2015.1.3