Periodontal Pathogens Correlate with Rheumatoid Arthritis Disease Parameters: A Systematic Review Based on Clinical Studies

<b>Background</b>: Numerous studies have found higher levels of autoantibodies including anti citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (aCCP), or rheumatoid factor (RF) against periodontal microorganisms in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Objective: To eval...

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Main Authors: Luki Astuti, Sri Lelyati Chaidar Masulili, Indrayadi Gunardi, Benso Sulijaya, Yuniarti Soeroso
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Series:Dentistry Journal
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6767/13/5/214
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Summary:<b>Background</b>: Numerous studies have found higher levels of autoantibodies including anti citrullinated protein antibodies (ACPAs), anti-cyclic citrullinated peptides (aCCP), or rheumatoid factor (RF) against periodontal microorganisms in rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Objective: To evaluate the correlation between periodontal bacteria and RA disease parameters. <b>Methods</b>: We utilized PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and manual search databases up until March 2024 using PRISMA 2020 guidelines. The data were obtained from microbiological assays by RT-PCR/qPCR, sequencing, and serological testing of disease parameters (ACPA, aCCP, and RF) utilizing ELISA method. <b>Results</b>: A total of 1514 documents were discovered based on the inclusion criteria. <i>Porphyromonas gingivalis</i>, <i>Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans</i>, and <i>Prevotella_9</i> were associated with elevated levels of ACPA/aCCP and RF in RA with periodontitis. A positive correlation was found between <i>Peptococcus simiae</i>, <i>Aminipila butyrica</i>, <i>Leptotrichia</i> spp., <i>Leptotrichia wadei</i>, and <i>Neisseria bacilliformis</i> with ACPA, and <i>Treponema</i> sp. canine oral taxon 087 with RF. <b>Conclusions</b>: This study found that several oral microorganisms correlate with elevated ACPA/aCCP and RF in RA with periodontitis. Future studies of the oral microbiome and the molecular mechanisms are anticipated to discover new therapies and diagnostic methods for periodontitis and RA.
ISSN:2304-6767