Publications by authors named "Elena Aurora Popoca-Hernandez"
Impact of Non-Surgical Periodontal Treatment on the Concentration and Level of MRP-8/14 (Calprotectin) as an Inflammatory Biomarker in Women with Periodontitis and Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Quasi-Experimental Study.
Elena Aurora Popoca-Hernández Rita Elizabeth Martínez-Martínez Roberto Fidencio González-Amaro Perla Del Carmen Niño-Moreno José Luis Ayala-Herrera
Diseases
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- This study assessed how non-surgical periodontal treatment (NS-PT) affects periodontal health and inflammatory markers in women with both periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
- The research involved 30 women with an average age of 52, who underwent NS-PT and had their periodontal and RA activity metrics measured before treatment and at 6 and 12 weeks post-treatment.
- Results showed significant reductions in periodontal indices, disease activity scores, and inflammatory markers (like calprotectin) after NS-PT, suggesting its effectiveness in managing both periodontitis and RA.
Background: It has been reported that patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) are more likely to exhibit periodontitis than patients without RA. However, the frequency and severity of dental caries in patients with RA is still unknown.
Objectives: The aim of the study was to investigate whether higher counts of cariogenic bacteria are present in RA patients in contrast to healthy subjects, and to ascertain whether the frequency and severity of dental caries are increased in RA patients.