Research from Malmö University has shown that there is a connection between inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and periodontal disease.
Periodontal disease, also known as periodontitis, is a disease that affects the gums and can cause tooth loss if not treated.
The researchers found that patients with IBD had more periodontitis and fewer teeth than people without IBD.
They also found that patients with IBD and periodontitis had more severe intestinal disease than patients with IBD who did not have oral health issues.
The study surveyed around 1,100 patients, half of whom had Crohn’s disease and half had ulcerative colitis. About 3,400 people without IBD were also surveyed and matched for certain criteria to the patients with IBD.
The immune system attacks one’s own body in both diseases, and periodontitis can be linked to diabetes and heart disease.
However, the relationship between periodontitis and IBD has not been well explored on a large scale in a European context until now.
The study also found that patients with Crohn’s disease lost more teeth than patients with ulcerative colitis.
The researchers were able to find participants for the study through contacts with the patient association for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis in Denmark.
The participants stated that they did not receive any information about the possible connection between the two diseases, and that the problems with the teeth and the mouth were generally under prioritized.
It is important to treat periodontitis in a timely manner to prevent tooth loss. Treatment of periodontitis may also have a positive impact on the management of IBD.
In conclusion, the study shows that there is a strong connection between IBD and periodontal disease.
It is important for healthcare professionals to consider the possible connection between the two diseases and to prioritize oral health issues in patients with IBD.
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The study was conducted by Gorm Roager Madsen et al and published in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
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