Observational analysis reveals subgroup correlations between periodontitis and systemic lupus erythematosus, suggesting potential risk factors.
No association was established between periodontitis and SLE. However, correlations were observed between periodontitis and SLE in specific subgroups, including patients aged 27-59 years, nonsmokers, and those without hypertension or diabetes. Furthermore, a higher prevalence of periodontitis was noted in older patients, smokers, those receiving systemic medication for SLE, and patients with hypertension or T2DM.
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