Association of oral health status and salivary profile of rheumatoid arthritis disease subjects and healthy subjects and prediction of caries risk using cariogram- A cross-sectional analytical study

The findings suggest that dental health is negatively impacted by rheumatoid arthritis. Patients with RA have a higher prevalence of dental caries and periodontitis likely due to impaired salivary profile. These results highlight the significance of thorough oral health evaluations and customized preventive methods for people with rheumatoid arthritis in order to lessen oral health issues.