Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the orofacial parameters of systemic sclerosis (SSc) and its related systemic features. A descriptive case-control study was performed from November 2015 to October 2016. Ninety-three individuals were included and divided into SSc group (n=50) and healthy controls (C, n=43). Systemic sclerosis individuals were mostly women (43/50, 86%), with a mean age of 46years (±11.6years). Telangiectasia (42/50, 84%) and reduced mouth opening (35/50, 70%) were the most frequent orofacial findings. The periodontitis frequency was much higher in SSc individuals than in healthy controls (90.7%×48.83%; p<.001). In addition, SSc individuals presented a distinctive pattern of periodontitis, with low probing pocket depth (2±0.65mm×2±0.24; p<.001), higher gingival recession (4±2.13×0.14±0,22; p<.001), higher periodontal attachment loss (6±1.34mm×2±0.43, p<.001), and lower gingival bleeding index values (7.05±7.25×21.57±15.66; p<.001). Orofacial manifestations were common in SSc and included a unique pattern of periodontal manifestation, characterized by lower gingival bleeding index, higher periodontal attachment loss, and low probing depth.
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