Exploring the Link Between Dental Caries and Asthma in the Azar Cohort Population

Posted: December 19, 2024
The study examined the relationship between dental caries and asthma, disease duration, and medication types in the Azar cohort population. Despite an insignificant association between decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT) and asthma, the decayed component (D) showed a significant relationship with asthma. Asthmatics had higher rates of decayed teeth, indicating a potential impact of asthma on oral health. This highlights the importance of monitoring dental health in asthmatic patients.

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