Profile of a population with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis in Southeastern Bahia

Objective: This study aims is to evaluate the periodontal and dental condition and its associations with sociodemographic, behavioral and clinical characteristics in individuals with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis. Methodology: The research was approved by the ethics committee in research with the number of opinion 2.234.767 and CAAE 72679117.5.0000.5578. The sample consisted of 67 individuals diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. The following variables were used: age, race, work-related activity, marital status, level of education, drinking and smoking habits, type of drug treatment, diagnosis time, other associated co-morbidities, periodontal condition, dental condition, salivary flow alteration, tooth brushing frequency, flossing, autonomy in hygiene and number of teeth in oral cavity. After data analysis, they were tabulated and analyzed descriptively and analytically using the SPSS 13.0 program. Results: The average age of the population evaluated was 51.3 years (± 11.46), with a preference for females (85.1%) with an average diagnosis time of 10.66 years (± 8.8), higher incidence of caries (58.2%). Conclusion: The average age of the population evaluated was 51.3 years (± 11.46), with a preference for females (85.1%) with an average diagnosis time of 10.66 years (± 8.8), a higher incidence of dental caries (58.2%).