Section: Oral Systemic Link

Men in their 30s to mid-40s with chronic periodontal disease (CPD) exhibited an increase in mild and moderate to severe erectile dysfunction (ED) in this study. These preliminary findings are consistent with theories that associate these conditions with systemic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and atherosclerosis. The study population consisted of 305 men who filled the Sexual ... Read more

When performing dental treatments for patients with vascular disease, providers may wish to warn patients that vascular events increase in the first 4 weeks after invasive dental treatment. Treatment of periodontal disease may reduce cardiovascular risk in the longer term, but studies have suggested a link among dental procedures, acute inflammation, and endothelial dysfunction. However, ... Read more

Periodontal disease emerged as a clear risk factor for stillbirth but no interventions have reduced stillbirth rates.

Chronic infections, including periodontal infections, may predispose to cardiovascular disease. We investigated the relationship between periodontal microbiota and hypertension.....

Epidemiological studies have implicated periodontal disease (PD) as a risk factor for the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Epidemiological studies suggest that severe periodontal disease is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk, but the mechanisms remain unknown.

Recent meta-analyses reported a weak association between periodontal disease (PD) on clinical examination and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Systemic bacterial exposure from periodontitis, which correlates poorly with the clinical examination, has been proposed as the more biologically pertinent risk factor.

Chronic inflammation from any source is associated with increased cardiovascular risk. Periodontitis is a possible trigger of chronic inflammation. We investigated the possible association between periodontitis and coronary heart disease (CHD), focusing on microbiological aspects.

Inflammation is now recognized as being pivotal in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. This review highlights key concepts in our current understanding of the role of inflammation in the initiation, progression, and complication of atherosclerosis....