Association between Apical Periodontitis and Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: The aim of this study was to perform a qualitative and quantitative synthesis of the available studies evaluating the possible relationship between apical periodontitis and autoimmune diseases.
At the conclusion of this article, the reader will be able to:
- Describe the possible association between apical periodontitis and autoimmune diseases, based on the evidence presented in the systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Assess the methodological quality of the studies included in the article, identifying limitations, risks of bias and level of certainty of the evidence.
- Discuss the clinical implications of the article's findings for dental practice, especially in the management of patients with autoimmune diseases.
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Tatiana A M do Nascimento, DDS
DDS, Specialist (Endodontics and Periodontics), Private Practice. MSc student at Health Applied Sciences Postgraduate Program, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil.
Francielle S Verner, DDS, MSc, PhD
DDS, Specialist (Oral Radiology), MSc (Dental Clinic), PhD (Oral Radiology). Professor at Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil.
Cleidiel A A Lemos, DDS, MSc, PhD
DDS, Specialist (Prosthodontics), MSc (Prosthodontics), PhD (Prosthodontics). Professor at Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil.
Rafael B Junqueira, DDS, MSc, PhD
DDS, Specialist (Endodontics), MSc (Dental Clinic), PhD (Endodontics). Professor at Department of Dentistry, Federal University of Juiz de Fora, Campus GV, Governador Valadares, Brazil.