Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis

The bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease remains unclear. Here, we comprehensively searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from inception to August 2024 to identify relevant studies. The relative risk (RR) from...

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Main Authors: Yuqing Zhang, Ce Bian, Chaoran Yu, Mengyao Zhu, Michael D. Weir, Hockin H.K. Xu, Yuxing Bai, Ning Zhang
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author Yuqing Zhang
Ce Bian
Chaoran Yu
Mengyao Zhu
Michael D. Weir
Hockin H.K. Xu
Yuxing Bai
Ning Zhang
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Ce Bian
Chaoran Yu
Mengyao Zhu
Michael D. Weir
Hockin H.K. Xu
Yuxing Bai
Ning Zhang
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description The bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease remains unclear. Here, we comprehensively searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from inception to August 2024 to identify relevant studies. The relative risk (RR) from periodontal disease studies and the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index from caries-related studies was pooled, and calculating 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and cumulative meta-analysis were employed to evaluate the robustness of the findings. The research adhered to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, incorporating 26 studies for systematic review and 20 for meta-analysis. The results indicated no significant increase in the overall risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in patients with periodontal disease (RR 1.31, 95 % CI 0.98–1.35); however, the risk of ulcerative colitis (UC) was higher compared to controls (RR 1.34, 95 % CI 1.04–1.73). Among IBD patients, the risk of periodontal disease was significantly elevated (RR 2.14, 95 % CI 1.62–2.81), as was the risk of dental caries (WMD = 2.51, 95 % CI 0.97–4.06). Additionally, UC patients exhibited a higher incidence of caries compared to Crohn’s disease (CD) patients (WMD = 3.97, 95 % CI 1.94–6.00). Sensitivity analyses and cumulative meta-analyses confirmed the stability of the results. In conclusion, IBD patients, particularly those with UC, should prioritize stringent oral hygiene to mitigate the risks of periodontal disease and dental caries. The association between periodontal disease and IBD warrants further investigation, and high-quality clinical studies are needed to provide more definitive and reliable evidence.
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spelling doaj-art-e226ce6337c44259b61f80e4c47e74bd2025-08-20T03:11:46ZengElsevierJapanese Dental Science Review1882-76162025-12-016172110.1016/j.jdsr.2025.02.001Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysisYuqing Zhang0Ce Bian1Chaoran Yu2Mengyao Zhu3Michael D. Weir4Hockin H.K. Xu5Yuxing Bai6Ning Zhang7Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, ChinaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, ChinaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, ChinaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, ChinaDepartment of Biomaterials and Regenerative Dental Medicine, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USADepartment of Biomaterials and Regenerative Dental Medicine, University of Maryland School of Dentistry, Baltimore, MD 21201, USADepartment of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, ChinaDepartment of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China; Correspondence to: Department of Orthodontics, School of Stomatology, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China.The bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease remains unclear. Here, we comprehensively searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library from inception to August 2024 to identify relevant studies. The relative risk (RR) from periodontal disease studies and the decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) index from caries-related studies was pooled, and calculating 95 % confidence intervals (CIs). Subgroup analysis, sensitivity analysis, and cumulative meta-analysis were employed to evaluate the robustness of the findings. The research adhered to PRISMA 2020 guidelines, incorporating 26 studies for systematic review and 20 for meta-analysis. The results indicated no significant increase in the overall risk of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in patients with periodontal disease (RR 1.31, 95 % CI 0.98–1.35); however, the risk of ulcerative colitis (UC) was higher compared to controls (RR 1.34, 95 % CI 1.04–1.73). Among IBD patients, the risk of periodontal disease was significantly elevated (RR 2.14, 95 % CI 1.62–2.81), as was the risk of dental caries (WMD = 2.51, 95 % CI 0.97–4.06). Additionally, UC patients exhibited a higher incidence of caries compared to Crohn’s disease (CD) patients (WMD = 3.97, 95 % CI 1.94–6.00). Sensitivity analyses and cumulative meta-analyses confirmed the stability of the results. In conclusion, IBD patients, particularly those with UC, should prioritize stringent oral hygiene to mitigate the risks of periodontal disease and dental caries. The association between periodontal disease and IBD warrants further investigation, and high-quality clinical studies are needed to provide more definitive and reliable evidence.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S188276162500002XOral HealthPeriodontitisDental CariesParodontosisColitisUlcerative
spellingShingle Yuqing Zhang
Ce Bian
Chaoran Yu
Mengyao Zhu
Michael D. Weir
Hockin H.K. Xu
Yuxing Bai
Ning Zhang
Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Japanese Dental Science Review
Oral Health
Periodontitis
Dental Caries
Parodontosis
Colitis
Ulcerative
title Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_fullStr Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_full_unstemmed Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_short Bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis
title_sort bidirectional association between oral diseases caused by plaque and the inflammatory bowel disease a systematic review and meta analysis
topic Oral Health
Periodontitis
Dental Caries
Parodontosis
Colitis
Ulcerative
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S188276162500002X
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