# Chronic periodontitis in a patient with multiple sclerosis—A case report

## TL;DR

A 44-year-old patient with multiple sclerosis experienced severe chronic periodontitis and sudden tooth loss.

## Contribution

This case report highlights a rare connection between multiple sclerosis and periodontal disease.

## Key findings

- The patient had severe chronic periodontitis following an MS diagnosis.
- Sudden tooth loss was observed in the patient with MS.
- MS may have an impact on periodontal tissue health.

## Abstract

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the common central nervous system diseases, but it can cause dysfunction in other organs such as periodontal tissues. However, it has not been as noticeable. This report aimed to present a 44‐year‐old patient with severe chronic periodontitis, and sudden teeth loss since the diagnosis of MS.