Periodontal condition is associated with disease duration and motoric disabilities in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: results of a cross-sectional study.

Patients with AS show worse dental and periodontal conditions compared to HC. Thereby, prevalence of bacteria related to insufficient oral hygiene was higher in AS. BASMI and duration of AS affect periodontal burden. Accordingly, particular attention considering dental care and oral hygiene in AS patients seems to be reasonable.