Influence of anti-rheumatic agents on the periodontal condition of patients with rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Jiamin ZhangChao XuLiang GaoDongmei Zhang Chen LiJingbo Liu

Published in: Journal of periodontal research (2021)

These results revealed that csDMARDs, anti-B lymphocyte agents, anti-IL-6R agents, anti-TNF-α agents, and JAK inhibitors had potential positive effects in improving the periodontal condition of patients with RA and periodontitis. However, future research is needed to elucidate whether anti-TNF-α agents have a side effect of increased gingival inflammation.

Keyphrases

rheumatoid arthritis
risk assessment
single cell
climate change
human health