Prevalence of endodontic infection in patients with Crohn´s disease and ulcerative colitis

Background Previous studies have linked apical periodontitis (AP) to inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The aim of this study was compare the prevalence AP and root canal treatment (RCT) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) Crohn´s (CD). Material methods A cross-sectional study, including 28 26 colitis, conducted. diagnosed as radiolucent periapical lesions (RPLs), using index score (PAI). Student's t test, 2 test multivariate logistic regression were used statistical analysis. Results Multivariate run age, gender, number teeth, RFT, periodontal type IBD covariates, taking dependent variable outcome status (0 = no tooth RPL; 1 at least one RPL), showed that both UC CD had (OR 1.03; C.I. 95% 0.25 - 4.31; p 0.97). analysis, all above shows RCT similar 0.76; 0.17 7.31; 0.73). Periapical significantly associated endodontic 42.72; 3.87 472.15; 0.002), regardless type. Conclusions results present show frequency RFT patients. does not appear affect radiographically detectable or treatment.