Impact of Systemic Statins on Periodontal Health: A Retrospective Study in a Lebanese Population.

Authors

elsa boustany, saint joseph universityFollow
georgio saad, saint joseph universityFollow
Wassim AL MANHAL, Saint-joseph university BeirutFollow

DOI

https://doi.org/10.70174/iajd.v16i2.1481

Abstract

Introduction: Statins, primarily used for cholesterol management, have shown potential in improving periodontal health due to their anti-inflammatory and bone-regenerative properties.

Materials and Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on 30 patients under statin medication. A control group of 30 non-statin users was selected using propensity score matching (PSM) to minimize bias. Data on pocket depth, attachment loss, and radiographic bone loss were collected at two time points: T0 and T1. Statistical analysis was performed using RStudio, with a significance threshold set at p < 0.05.

Results: The study revealed significant decrease in pocket depth (p = 0.0027), attachment loss (p < 0.001), and radiographic bone loss (p < 0.001) in the statin group compared to the control group from T0 (time 0) to T1 (time 1).

Discussion: These findings suggest that systemic statins contribute to improved periodontal health. Further research is needed to confirm these effects and evaluate long-term clinical implications

Recommended Citation

boustany, elsa; saad, georgio; and AL MANHAL, Wassim (2025) "Impact of Systemic Statins on Periodontal Health: A Retrospective Study in a Lebanese Population.," International Arab Journal of Dentistry: Vol. 16: Iss. 2, Article 4.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.70174/iajd.v16i2.1481
Available at: https://e-journals.usj.edu.lb/iajd/vol16/iss2/4