Dental radiographic changes in individuals with COVID-19: a controlled retrospective study

KAYGISIZ YİĞİT M., Akyol R., YALVAÇ B., ETÖZ M.

Oral Radiology, vol.40, no.2, pp.148-157, 2024 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 40 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s11282-023-00713-7
  • Journal Name: Oral Radiology
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.148-157
  • Keywords: Coronavirus disease 2019, Panoramic radiographs, Apical periodontitis grading scale, Periapical index, Radiographic-based periodontal bone loss, DMFT index
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: The aim of this study is to compare the pre-COVID-19 and post-COVID-19 dental radiological findings of individuals with positive rRT-PCR test results and with healthy controls using the apical periodontitis grade scale (APGS), radiographic-based periodontal bone loss (R-PBL), and radiographic DMFT indices, and to investigate the relatively long-term dental effects of COVID-19. Methods: This study included people who had two panoramic radiographs taken between 2018 and 2022. There are 52 patients with positive rRT-PCR tests in the study group. The control group included 50 individuals. Study and control groups were compared using the apical periodontitis grade scale (APGS), radiographic-based periodontal bone loss (R-PBL), and radiographic DMFT indices. Results: Although results showed a significant difference in percentage R-PBL value and R-PBL types in the study group, there was no significant difference in percentage R-PBL value and R-PBL types in the control group. Also, both groups showed a significant difference in the DMFT index. Conclusions: According to the results of this study, it can be said that COVID-19 increases the incidence of periodontitis, and it can be interpreted that the pandemic may adversely affect the general oral health of all people.