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Meyer, Ulirich, Kleinthelnz, Johannes, Handschel, Jörg, Kruse-Lösler, Birgit, Welngart, Dieter, Joos, Ulrich, Meyer, U, Kleinheinz, J, Handschel, J, Kruse-Lösler, B, Weingart, D, Joos, U |
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Journal of Oral Pathology & Medicine; Apr2000, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p153-158, 6p |
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The objective of this study was to determine the frequency of oral, dental and periodontal findings in three different groups of immunocompromised patients and in a healthy control group, to evaluate whether there is a correlation between manifestations of disease and immunologic parameters. The survey included 46 patients with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus, 48 heart transplant recipients, and 53 adult patients suffering from acute leukemias. Fifty matched healthy subjects were used as a control group. Each patient had to answer questions on medical and dental health and underwent a thorough oral, dental and serological investigation. Oral mucosal lesions were found in nearly half of all immunocompromised patients (49.6%), but in only 26% of control patients. No significant associations were found between different types of oral lesions and the underlying cause of immunosuppression. Leukemia patients showed age-unrelated higher scores in periodontal indices (P<0.05). Laboratory parameters failed to be significant in the assessment of oral health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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