PERIODONTAL INFECTIONS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR VARIOUS SYSTEMIC DISEASES

Authors

  • Gaurav Solanki Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur-324003, (Rajasthan)
  • Renu Solanki Jodhpur National University, Jodhpur-324003, (Rajasthan)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v1i1.645

Keywords:

periodontium, Systemic Diseases, inflammation

Abstract

A healthy periodontium is needed for the general well being of an individual. However, periodontal diseases are common and periodontal infections are increasingly associated with systemic diseases. The literature is focused on the association between periodontal infections and systemic diseases. The individuals with periodontal disease may be at higher risk for adverse medical outcomes including cardiovascular diseases, respiratory infections, adverse pregnancy outcomes, rheumatoid arthritis and diabetes mellitus. Many cohorts, in vitro and animal studies suggest that systemic inflammation due to pathogens associated with periodontal disease may play a role in the initiation and progression of some systemic diseases. Periodontal infections should therefore be considered as a risk factor for various systemic diseases.

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Published

2012-11-25

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Review Article

How to Cite

PERIODONTAL INFECTIONS AS A RISK FACTOR FOR VARIOUS SYSTEMIC DISEASES. (2012). International Journal of Biomedical and Advance Research, 1(1), 01=04. https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbar.v1i1.645