ArticleClinical oral investigations2023
Demographics, smoking status, and systemic health factors associated with apical periodontitis in a Brazilian rural population: a cross-sectional study.
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- Potential Association Between Apical Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evidence and Clinical Implications.Anatolian journal of cardiology · 2026Review
- Unraveling The Link Between Stress and the Severity of Apical Periodontitis: A Systematic Review of Animal Studies.Journal of dental research, dental clinics, dental prospects · 2026Review
- Comparing Endodontic Treatment Prevalence in Diabetes Mellitus and Non-Diabetic Periodontitis Patients: A Retrospective Case-Control Investigation.International dental journal · 2025Article
- Perception of Periodontitis Patients about Treatment Outcomes: A Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveTo determine whether the systemic diseases diabetes mellitus (DM) and arterial hypertension (AH), and smoking status are associated with apical periodontitis (AP) in a representative rural population. MATERIALS AND
methodsCross-sectional study using a representative sample of individuals obtained from a population-based epidemiological survey carried out in the rural area of the city of Rosário do Sul, RS, Brazil, from March 2015 to May 2016. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and clinical examination. Binary logistic regression analysis was performed to identify variables independently associated with AP.
resultsOf the 584 individuals included in the study, 353 (60.4%) had AP. The presence of AP was independently associated with age ≥ 40 years (odds ratio [OR] = 1.867, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.193-2.923, p = 0.006), non-white ethnicity (OR = 1.509, 95% CI: 1.029-2.115, p = 0.035), active or former smoker (OR = 2.087, 95% CI: 1.241-3.510, p = 0.006) and DM or prediabetes (OR = 1.676, 95% CI: 1.150-2.443, p = 0.007).
conclusionThe study identified significant associations between AP and demographics, smoking status, and systemic disease in a Brazilian rural population. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: The study emphasized the significance of comprehending and managing associated factors in preventing and treating AP.
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