ArticleEuropean journal of dentistry2026
Association between Periodontal Status and Prognosis in Men with Prostatitis: A Cross-Sectional Clinical Study.
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Abstract
Objective: Prostatitis is the most prevalent urological condition in young adult men and may progress to prostate cancer, representing a significant public health concern. A high prevalence of inflammatory prostate disorders exists without a clearly identifiable cause. This article aimed to investigate the potential association between periodontal status and prognosis in men diagnosed with prostatitis and to evaluate whether oral health influences urological treatment outcomes. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional clinical study was conducted on 172 adult patients with prostatitis who provided written informed consent. Participants were assigned to two groups based on bleeding index (BI): Group A (GA, Results: At baseline, GA showed significantly greater probing depths on proximal surfaces and higher BI values than GB ( Conclusion: While no direct association was found between periodontal status and absolute posttreatment PSA values, healthier periodontal conditions were linked to more favorable PSA trends. These findings suggest that periodontal health may contribute to PSA stability in men with prostatitis. Larger, longitudinal studies are warranted to clarify potential mechanistic links between oral and prostatic inflammation.
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