Assessment of Relation between Periodontal Disease and Macular Degeneration

Background and Aim: Periodontal disease may result in chronic inflammation and bacteremia in some people. The study aimed to evaluate the connection between periodontal disease and macular degeneration. Materials and Methods: The specialist dental surgeon conducted the dental examination using a community periodontal index probe. An ophthalmologist performed the eye examination. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) was identified through specific criteria such as the existence of particular types of drusen and pigmentary abnormalities. Results: Two hundred participants were part of the study. According to the data, factors such as advanced age, limited education, low income, hypertension, cardiovascular disease (CVD), and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) presence were strongly linked to AMD in all participants. Conclusion: Multiple studies have indicated a connection between periodontitis in the mouth and macular degeneration in individuals under 60 years of age.