The Periodontal Puzzle: Piecing Together The Lupus Connection With Oral Health

Creator

Paige Carpenter, University of New EnglandFollow
Carrie Grace, University of New EnglandFollow
Tasia Halliday, University of New EnglandFollow

Faculty Advisor(s)

Lisa Potter

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Description

The connection of periodontal disease and systemic erythematous lupus connects a multitude of inflammation symptoms. The body is plagued with consistent states of inflammation due to the autoimmune defense against the body's healthy tissues. This coincides with the inflammatory response produced by periodontal diseases. Studies indicate a strong correlation between the presence of periodontal disease in individuals suffering from SLE. Those with lupus are more likely to also have a greater incidence of oral characteristics that contribute to periodontal disease. Individuals with SLE have an increased risk of developing periodontal diseases and associated characteristics; however, those suffering from said oral complications can maintain periodontal health with increased preventative care and adequate home care. The exacerbated host response causes an abnormal prevalence of chronic inflammation in the periodontium, triggering a more significant immune response and causing irreversible tissue destruction, resulting in greater susceptibility to disease and infection.

Publication Date

2024

Disciplines

Dental Hygiene

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© 2024 The Authors

Preferred Citation

Carpenter, Paige; Grace, Carrie; and Halliday, Tasia, "The Periodontal Puzzle: Piecing Together The Lupus Connection With Oral Health" (2024). Dental Hygiene Student Research Posters. 27.
https://dune.une.edu/dh_studpost/27