The Relationship Between the Severity of Atherosclerosis and Periodontal Disease Index in Diabetic Patients

Introduction: Although the link between coronary artery disease (CAD) and periodontal disease has previously been demonstrated, there is insufficient research on how the severity of both diseases impact each other. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between the severity of periodontal disease and the diffuseness of CAD in diabetic patients. Patients and Methods: A total of 127 diabetic patients with CAD were included in this study. The SYNTAX score determined the diffuseness of CAD, and the patients were divided into two groups as the SYNTAX score ≤22 and >22. The plaque index and periodontal disease index were used in the dental evaluation. The relationship of these indexes to the diffuseness of coronary artery disease has been investigated. Results: In this study, the plaque index and periodontal disease index correlate significantly with the high SYNTAX score in diabetic patients. In univariate logistic regression analysis, PDI was a predictive variable for the SYNTAX score above 22 in diabetic patients. According to the ROC curve analysis, it was shown that the periodontal disease index of 4.3 could predict a high SYNTAX score. Conclusion: To sum up, we found a significant relationship between periodontal disease severity and coronary artery disease diffuseness. PDI was found to be a predictor of a high SYNTAX score.