Abstract | PURPOSE: METHODS: Integrated data of hospital patients was used. Data from the corresponding diagnosis codes for rheumatoid arthritis and periapical abscess was retrieved by searching the appropriate query in the database. The odd ratio (OR) of periapical abscesses, its association with rheumatoid arthritis and intake of three commonly prescribed antirheumatic medications were calculated and analyzed statistically. RESULTS: CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
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Authors | Ilan Rotstein, Joseph Katz |
Journal | American journal of dentistry
(Am J Dent)
Vol. 34
Issue 4
Pg. 211-214
(Aug 2021)
ISSN: 0894-8275 [Print] United States |
PMID | 34370914
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright©American Journal of Dentistry. |
Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Antirheumatic Agents
(therapeutic use)
- Arthritis, Rheumatoid
(complications, drug therapy, epidemiology)
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Female
- Humans
- Periapical Abscess
(drug therapy)
- Prevalence
- Treatment Outcome
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