Relationship between periodontal findings and Behçet's disease: a controlled study

Abstract

Our results showed that periodondal status is worse in BD patients and associated with disease severity. We can speculate that periodontitis may induce a systemic inflammatory process that may contribute to the development and/or progression of BD.

The Evaluation of Saliva Flow Rate, pH, Buffer Capacity, Microbiological Content and Indice of Decayed, Missing and Filled Teeth in Behçet’s Patients

“…Less tooth brushing and a longer period since the last dental visit in BD may be associated with the poor oral hygiene conditions caused by active painful oral ulcers. Akman et al observed that the daily frequency of tooth brushing was lower in BD patients than in controls, but the difference was not statistically significant, similar to our study (23).…”

Behçet's disease: A comprehensive review with a focus on epidemiology, etiology and clinical features, and management of mucocutaneous lesions

“…26 Previous and our studies demonstrated that oral health was impaired in patients with BD as compared with healthy controls. 20,23,27 Additionally, Mumcu et al 23 observed elevated plaque index score to be a significant risk factor for increased severity score in patients with BD. Our study showed that periodontal scores were higher in BD patients compared with healthy controls and RAS.…”

New Evidence-Based Treatment Approach in Behçet's Disease

“…In addition to the above-mentioned treatment approaches to OUs, patients should be advised to maintain good daily oral hygiene [35]. These patients should avoid irritating agents such as acid, crusty, hard, spicy, or salty nutrients and alcoholic beverages.…”