Evaluation of salivary flow rate, pH and anti-CCP antibodies in relation to oral manifestations in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis: A matched case-control study in Sulaimaniyah, Iraq
Patients with RA exhibit decreased salivary flow rates and generally poorer oral health status. Salivary anti-CCP antibody levels were deficient but without a significant difference between the RA and control groups.
Authors
- Khadija Mohammed Ahmed
- Hevi Nihad Mohammed Fadhil
Institutions
- University of Sulaimani (IQ)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Saudi Dental Journal
- Published
- 2024-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sdentj.2024.11.013
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Salivary Gland Disorders and Functions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.33
Funders
- University of Sulaimani