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KMID : 1023420150150050612
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Journal of Dental Hygiene Science
2015 Volume.15 No. 5 p.612 ~ p.619
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Association between Oral Health Status and Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Choi Eun-Sil
Cho Han-A
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Abstract
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The purpose of this study was to examine the association between oral health status and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The study used a nationally representative sample of Koreans (2013 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) aged 19 years over (n=6,113). Dependent variable was RA, which was assessed with oral health status. Independent variable was oral health status (periodontal status, missing tooth). The chi-square test and logistic regression analysis were performed to identify the association between oral health status and RA. Results of logistic regression analysis for association between periodontal status and RA was no significant. Results of logistic regression analysis for association between missing tooth and RA was statistically significant. The odds ratio (OR) for RA participants was 3.03 (95% confidence interval [CI], 1.47∼6.23) in missing tooth 19∼28 than missing tooth 0∼8. The OR for RA participants was 2.08 (95% CI, 1.06∼4.08) in missing tooth 9∼18 than missing tooth 0∼8. After adjustment for confounders (socio-demographic factors, health behaviors), results of logistic regression analysis was no significant. More missing tooth among adults was greater the risk of RA. By promoting the improvement of oral hygiene and oral health would contribute to reduce the risks associated with systemic diseases. Future study is needed to examine the detailed causal relations between oral health status and RA bidirectionally.
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KEYWORD
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Oral health, Rheumatoid arthritis, Tooth loss
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