Abstract
Several studies have examined a potential relationship between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. This article aims to update the evidence for a potential association by summarizing the evidence for causality between periodontitis and comorbidities linked to cardiovascular disease, including hypertension, atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, diabetes mellitus, and hyperlipidemia. We additionally discuss the evidence for periodontal therapy as a means to improved management of these comorbidities, with the larger goal of examining the value of periodontal therapy on reduction of cardiovascular disease risk.
| Original language | English (UK) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 304-307 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | American Journal of Medicine |
| Volume | 137 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - Apr 2024 |
Keywords
- Cardiovascular disease
- Oral health
- Oral hygiene
- Periodontal disease