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- The Relationship Between Covid-19 And Periodontitis Severity: A Cohort Study
The Relationship Between Covid-19 And Periodontitis Severity: A Cohort Study
Authors : Fatma Öner, Yerda Özkan Karasu, Kamber Kaşali, Gökhan Özgenç, Ahmet Burak Türetken, Erol Emir Ceylan, Afra Nur Toker, Hasan Basri Bircan, Zülal Özkurt
Pages : 277-281
Doi:10.17567/currresdentsci.1479702
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Publication Date : 2025-10-21
Article Type : Research Paper
Abstract :Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the relationship between periodontal disease and COVID-19 severity by retrospectively evaluating patient records and periodontal status. Methods: 344 patients were included in the study. The severity of periodontal disease was determined as healthy, mild, moderate and severe according to NHANES criteria. The Covid-19 severity of the patients was grouped as asymptomatic/mild, moderate and severe according to whether the patients required hospitalization and intensive care. Results: There was statistically significant relationship was observed between Covid-19 severity and periodontal status (p<0.001). Conclusion: Periodontitis and the severity of Covid-19 increases, regardless of systemic diseases and age.Keywords : Covid-19, periodontal disease, SARS-CoV-2
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