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Rotstein I, Katz J. Increased Risk for Acute Periapical Abscesses in Multiple Sclerosis Patients and the Possible Association with Epstein-Barr Virus. J Endod 2023; 49:262-266. [PMID: 36526109 DOI: 10.1016/j.joen.2022.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2022] [Revised: 12/04/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a severe inflammatory neuroimmune degenerative condition affecting more than 2 million individuals worldwide. The purpose of this study was to assess the prevalence of acute periapical abscesses in patients with MS and to evaluate whether acute periapical abscesses (PAs) are more likely to affect patients who were previously infected by Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). METHODS Integrated data of hospital patients were used. Data from the corresponding diagnosis codes for MS and acute PA were retrieved by querying the appropriate International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision codes in the database. RESULTS Of the total hospital patient population, 0.18% were diagnosed with a history of MS. Females were more affected than males 3.25-fold. Whites were more affected than African Americans 6-fold. Whites were more affected than African Americans combined with other ethnicities 3.6-fold. The odds ratio (OR) for acute PAs in patients with a history of MS was 2.2 (P < .0001). After adjustment for diabetes mellitus comorbidity, the OR for acute PAs in patients with a history of MS was 2.6. After adjustment for cardiovascular disease comorbidity, the OR for acute PAs in patients with a history of MS was 1.27. Of the patients who presented with PAs, 0.2% were diagnosed with a history of EBV infection. The OR was 3.98, and the difference in prevalence was statistically significant (P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Under the conditions of this cross-sectional study, it appears that the prevalence of acute PAs is higher in patients with MS and that EBV may play a role.
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- Ilan Rotstein
- University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California.
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Patel J, Prasad R, Bryant C, Connolly H, Teasdale B, Moosajee S. Multiple sclerosis and its impact on dental care. Br Dent J 2021; 231:281-286. [PMID: 34508197 DOI: 10.1038/s41415-021-3333-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Accepted: 01/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis affects approximately 130,000 people in the UK. Due to the wide variation in the symptoms associated with this condition and their variable severity, the provision of dental care for affected patients must be determined by an individual's specific needs. This will often vary significantly over time. This paper reviews the aetiology, presentation and current management of multiple sclerosis, and explores the impact of these on oral health and the provision of dental care.
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- Jashme Patel
- Department of Oral Surgery, King´s College Dental Hospital, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RW, UK.
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- Department of Special Care, King´s College Dental Hospital, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RW, UK
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- King´s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- Department of Community and Special Care Dentistry, King´s College Dental Hospital, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RW, UK
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- Department of Dental Hygiene and Therapy, King´s College Dental Hospital, Bessemer Road, London, SE5 9RW, UK
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- Department of Special Care Dentistry, King´s College NHS Foundation Trust, Dental Institute, Denmark Hill, London, SE5 9RS, UK
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Munenaga S, Usuda M, Ouhara K, Maetani Y, Kajiya M, Matsuda S, Furusho H, Miyauchi M, Nakamori M, Maruyama H, Nishi H, Kawaguchi H. External cervical resorption detected via cone-beam computed tomography in a patient with myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2021; 9:e04415. [PMID: 34257981 PMCID: PMC8259924 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.4415] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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External cervical resorption may occur in patients with MOG antibody-associated disease, which is clearly detected on cone-beam computed tomography. Therefore, dental screening is essential for these patients before initiating bisphosphonate therapy. Larger sample sizes are crucial to determine any possible association between external cervical resorption and MOG antibody-associated disease.
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- Syuichi Munenaga
- Department of General DentistryHiroshima University HospitalHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of General DentistryHiroshima University HospitalHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Periodontal MedicineGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and TherapeuticsGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Periodontal MedicineGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Periodontal MedicineGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial PathobiologyGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial PathobiologyGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and TherapeuticsGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of Clinical Neuroscience and TherapeuticsGraduate School of Biomedical and Health SciencesHiroshima UniversityHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of General DentistryHiroshima University HospitalHiroshimaJapan
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- Department of General DentistryHiroshima University HospitalHiroshimaJapan
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Dental Amalgam Fillings and Multiple Sclerosis: A Nationwide Population-Based Case-Control Study in Taiwan. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17082637. [PMID: 32290568 PMCID: PMC7215668 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17082637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2020] [Accepted: 04/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory neurological disease characterized by autoimmune-mediated demyelination of the central nervous system. Genetic and environmental factors may contribute to the development of MS. This has not been confirmed yet. Dental amalgam has long been controversial in MS due to its mercury content but the toxicological implications of mercury-containing amalgam fillings (AMF) for MS remain to be elucidated. We conducted a case–control study to investigate the association between AMF and the risk of MS from the Taiwanese National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD). Case (n = 612) and control (n = 612) groups were matched by sex, age, urbanization level, monthly income, and Charlson comorbidity index by propensity score matched with a 1:1 ratio from 2000 to 2013. Differences between cases and controls was not statistically significant (OR: 0.82, 95% CI = 0.65–1.05). In subjects stratified by gender, MS was also not associated with AMF for women (OR: 0.743, 95% CI = 0.552–1.000) and men (OR: 1.006, 95% CI = 0.670–1.509), respectively. In summary, this Taiwanese nationwide population-based case–control study did not find an association between MS and AMF.
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Manchery N, Henry JD, Nangle MR. A systematic review of oral health in people with multiple sclerosis. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2019; 48:89-100. [PMID: 31815299 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2019] [Revised: 10/24/2019] [Accepted: 11/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Despite more than 25 years of research focused on this topic, it remains unclear whether people with multiple sclerosis are more likely to present with oral health problems. The aim of this study was to provide the first systematic review of this literature. METHODS A literature search for studies focused on oral health and multiple sclerosis was conducted using PRISMA guidelines. Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, MEDLINE and CINAHL) were searched up until February 2019. Two independent coders extracted data, and study quality graded using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale (NOS). RESULTS From 1281 articles identified, 17 met all the eligibility criteria. Of the seventeen studies, more than half included a nonclinical control group, and the majority were observational studies. The included studies were of poor to moderate quality. Taken together, the results provided only very limited evidence that people with multiple sclerosis are more likely to present with dental caries and gingival disease. There was suggestive evidence that people with multiple sclerosis may be at higher risk of periodontal disease and present with poorer oral hygiene, and moderate evidence for an association between multiple sclerosis and temporomandibular disorders. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review provides evidence of an association between multiple sclerosis and at least some oral health problems. When temporomandibular disorders and periodontal status specifically have been assessed, most studies provide evidence of an association with multiple sclerosis. However, this review also clearly highlights the need for further, high-quality studies in this area.
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- Nithin Manchery
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Qld, Australia
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Independent outdoor mobility of persons with multiple sclerosis - A systematic review. Mult Scler Relat Disord 2019; 37:101463. [PMID: 31678858 DOI: 10.1016/j.msard.2019.101463] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2019] [Accepted: 10/20/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis (MS) can manifest itself in many ways, all of which can affect the independent outdoor mobility of persons with MS (pwMS). In most studies, mobility of pwMS is defined by the ability to walk. However, mobility comprises more than walking alone. This systematic review provides an overview of the literature on several types of independent outdoor mobility of pwMS. We aimed to identify which specific factors may influence outdoor mobility and how the lives of pwMS may be affected by a reduced mobility. METHODS A systematic literature search was performed, using three databases (PubMed, PsychInfo and Web of Science). Studies had to describe a group of pwMS sclerosis and had to concern some type of mobility other than walking. RESULTS The 57 studies that fulfilled the criteria included in total 10,394 pwMS and in addition, 95,300 pwMS in separate prevalence study. These studies showed that pwMS as a group have a decreased fitness to drive, make use of a wheelchair or mobility scooter more often and have difficulties making use of public transport. Mobility problems especially occur in patients with cognitive problems, secondary progressive MS or high disability scores. CONCLUSIONS The reduced mobility may prevent pwMS participating in society. However, few studies investigating interventions or rehabilitation options to improve mobility were found in the existing literature, highlighting an until now under recognised unmet need.
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Sexton C, Lalloo R, Stormon N, Pateman K, van der Mei I, Campbell J, Ford P. Oral health and behaviours of people living with Multiple Sclerosis in Australia. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol 2019; 47:201-209. [PMID: 30618108 DOI: 10.1111/cdoe.12445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 12/11/2018] [Accepted: 12/12/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The literature describing the oral health of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is scant and the findings equivocal. The aim of this study was to describe the oral health and oral self-care behaviours of people living with MS and compare it to the Australian population. METHODS Participants enrolled with the Australian MS Longitudinal Study (AMSLS) were invited to participate in the survey using an online or paper-based questionnaire. Data were collected on level of disability, oral health, oral self-care and factors influencing attendance for oral health care. RESULTS Completed questionnaires were received for 1523 respondents. Over one-fifth (n = 320; 22%) rated their oral health as fair or poor, and more than half (n = 840; 57%) reported toothache in the last 12 months. These proportions were higher than those for the general Australian adult population (oral health prevalence ratio (PR) = 1.25 [1.12, 1.40]; toothache PR = 3.63 [3.39, 3.88]), and this is despite comparable or better self-maintenance habits and dental attendance reported by respondents. People with MS reported high rates of mouth dryness (68.4%), teeth sensitivity (64.7%), change of taste (40.5%) and orofacial pain (39.0%); fewer than 10% experienced none of these. There was a lower prevalence of self-reported need for treatment (extraction or filling) than in the Australian adult population (15.8% vs 32.9%). CONCLUSIONS People with MS have a greater oral health burden, demonstrated by their poorer self-reported oral health than the Australian adult population. Furthermore, they experience high rates of toothache, mouth dryness, teeth sensitivity, change of taste and orofacial pain. These findings are contrary to their self-reported good oral self-care and dental attendance habits and suggest some of the oral health impacts are due to MS rather than dental behaviours.
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- Christopher Sexton
- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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- Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia.,The Nerve Centre, Multiple Sclerosis Limited, Blackburn, Victoria, Australia
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- School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia
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Gonçalves MLL, Kalil Bussadori S, Dadalti Fragoso Y, da Silva VVB, Melo Deana A, da Mota ACC, Horácio Pinto E, Horliana ACR, Miranda França C. Effect of photodynamic therapy in the reduction of halitosis in patients with multiple sclerosis: clinical trial. J Breath Res 2017; 11:046006. [PMID: 28742057 DOI: 10.1088/1752-7163/aa8209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Smell and odours play a vital role in social interaction. Halitosis is a social problem that affects one third of the population, causing a negative impact on the quality of life. There is little knowledge on the prevalence and management of halitosis in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients. The present study aims to evaluate the presence of halitosis in patients with MS when compared to a control group, and also evaluate treatment of the problem with antimicrobial photodynamic therapy (aPDT). This is a case-control clinical study in which 60 patients were evaluated: 30 MS patients in treatment at the Specialties Clinic School of Medicine, and 30 healthy patients, matched in age and gender for the control group. Data was collected on the duration of the disease as well as the degree of disability and medication use in the MS group. For all patients, halitosis was assessed with Oral Chroma™. Individuals with halitosis underwent treatment with tongue scraping and aPDT. The photosensitizer was methylene blue (0.005%) and a THERAPY XT-EC® laser (660 nm, 9 J, 100 mW for 90 s per point, 320 J cm-2, 3537 mW cm-2) was used. Six points 1 cm apart from each other were irradiated in the tongue dorsum. There was a positive correlation between the disability and disease duration. No parameter was correlated with halitosis. Patients with MS have higher levels of SH2 compounds when compared to the control group (p = 0.003, Mann-Whitney), but after aPDT both groups significantly reduced the levels to under the halitosis threshold. The aPDT scraping treatment was effective in the immediate reduction of halitosis in both groups.
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- Marcela Leticia Leal Gonçalves
- Postgraduate Program on Biophotonics Applied to Health Sciences, Nove de Julho University, Vergueiro Street, 235/249, Liberdade, ZIP 01504-001, São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Cockburn N, Pateman K, Taing MW, Pradhan A, Ford PJ. Managing the oral side-effects of medications used to treat multiple sclerosis. Aust Dent J 2017; 62:331-336. [PMID: 28276076 DOI: 10.1111/adj.12510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many medications used to manage multiple sclerosis (MS) affect oral health. This review aimed to identify the oral side-effects of the current drugs recommended in Australia to treat MS and make dental practitioners aware of the range of symptoms. METHODS The Australian Therapeutic Guidelines and the Australian Medicines Handbook were searched for medications used to treat MS. For each medication, the generic name, class, route of administration, dosage and drug company reported side-effects were extracted from the online Monthly Index of Medical Specialties (MIMs) database. Meyler's Side-effect of Drugs Encyclopaedia was used to identify any additional oral adverse reactions to medications used to treat MS. RESULTS Fourteen drugs were identified for the treatment of MS progression and 13 drugs for the treatment of MS symptoms. For these medications, 18 oral side-effects were documented: xerostomia was the most common, followed by dysgeusia, dysphagia, mouth ulceration and sinusitis. Anticholinergic drugs caused xerostomia while immunosuppressants resulted in more infection-related side-effects. CONCLUSIONS Dental practitioners should be aware of the range of symptoms likely to be reported by this population. Clinicians are encouraged to continue providing dental care for their patients who develop MS and refer complex cases to specialists.
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- N Cockburn
- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, UQ Oral Health Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, UQ Oral Health Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Pharmacy, Pharmacy Australia Centre of Excellence, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, UQ Oral Health Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- The University of Queensland, School of Dentistry, UQ Oral Health Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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