Impact of periodontitis on quality of life among subjects with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross sectional study
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Impact of periodontitis on quality of life among subjects with rheumatoid arthritis: a cross sectional study Philip Sheng Hui Han1, Roslan Saub2, Nor Adinar Baharuddin1, Sargunan Sockalingam3, Peter Mark Bartold4 and Rathna Devi Vaithilingam1*
Abstract Background: This study aimed to assess the impact of periodontitis (PD) on the health related quality of life (HRQoL) and oral health related QoL (OHRQoL) of subjects with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and PD. Methods: Subjects from dental and RA clinics were screened. Complete periodontal examinations were performed. Subjects were divided into 4 groups: RA-PD, RA, PD and healthy controls (HC). Questionnaires on characteristics and Malaysian versions of Oral Health Impact Profile (OHIP-14(M)) and Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ-DI)) were answered. Results: A total of 187 subjects were included (29 RA-PD, 58 RA, 43 PD and 57 HC). OHIP-14(M) severity score was highest in the PD group (17.23 ± 10.36) but only significantly higher than the HC group (p
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