Nederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde
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Ned Tijdschr Tandheelkd · Apr 2012
Review[Effect of periodontal treatment on rheumatoid arthritis and vice versa].
The pathogenesis of periodontitis and of rheumatoid arthritis show remarkable similarities. There is a distinct degree of co-existence between the 2 diseases. ⋯ At present, a positive influence of periodontal treatment on the rheumatoid arthritis disease activity or of rheumatoid arthritis drug treatment on periodontitis is not sufficiently supported by clinical research. Periodontitis may play a role in unsatisfactory therapy response in some rheumatoid arthritis patients.