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Aim: The aim was to compare the prevalence of periodontal conditions in patients
with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) (n578, age 14.4 years) with those revealed in a
healthy control group (n575, age 15.5 years).
Material and Methods: In both groups, the approximal plaque index (API), the
modified sulcular bleeding index (SBI), and the clinical attachment loss (CAL) were
determined. Laboratory parameters for JIA activity included the capsule-reactive
protein (CRP) and the immunoglobulins A, G, M.
Results: JIA patients had a significantly higher API (64.6% versus 49.9%, p50.004)
and slightly higher mean percentages of sites with CAL43.5mm (0.58% versus
0.22%, p50.041). There was no significant difference in the prevalence of patients
and controls who had sites with CAL43.5mm (25.6% versus 17.3%, p50.212). The
mean CAL was slightly greater (0.2 mm; p50.030) in patients with CRPX5.0 mg/l
compared with patients with CRPo5.0 mg/l. Patients who took non-steroidal antiinflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs) had a significantly decreased SBI (26.2% versus 51.1%,
p50.019).
Conclusion: After adjustment for microbial plaque, JIA is not a risk factor for
periodontitis.
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