Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody and Periodontal Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Authors

  • Wan Majdiah Wan Mohamad School of Dental Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus 16150 Kubang Kerian Kelantan
  • Soh Ke Jia School of Dental Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus 16150 Kubang Kerian Kelantan
  • Wan Syamimee Wan Ghazali School of Medical Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus 16150 Kubang Kerian Kelantan
  • Haslina Taib School of Dental Sciences Universiti Sains Malaysia Health Campus 16150 Kubang Kerian Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.344.15007

Keywords:

Rheumatoid arthritis, Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Anti-cyclic citrullinated antibodies.

Abstract

Objectives: Studies have shown that periodontal disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) shared similar pathogenesis. Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide anibodies (anti-CCP) has recently been used for diagnosis of RA. Thus, this study aimed to assess the levels of anti-CCP antibodies and periodontal status in RA patients.

Methods: Forty four RA patients were included in this study. The blood samples were analysed for anti-CCP levels. Plaque Score (PS), Gingivitis Score (GS), Probing Pocket Depth (PPD) and Clinical Attachment Loss (CAL) were recorded for assessment of periodontal status. Relevant clinical information was obtained from medical records.

Results: Mean anti-CCP level was 180.8

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Published

2018-08-01

How to Cite

Wan Mohamad, W. M., Jia, S. K., Wan Ghazali, W. S., & Taib, H. (2018). Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody and Periodontal Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences, 34(4). https://doi.org/10.12669/pjms.344.15007

Issue

Vol. 34 No. 4 (2018): July - August 2018

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Original Articles