Research advances in relationship between chronic periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases
- Author:
WU Yafei
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LIU Chengcheng
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Periodontitis; Cardiovascular diseases; Hypertension; Atherosclerosis; Periodontal pathogens; Inflammatory mediator
- From: Journal of Prevention and Treatment for Stomatological Diseases 2017;25(11):681-686
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: Many prevalent risk factors are shared by periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases. Strong evidence supports an independent association between periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases. However, the pathogenic mechanisms is not very clear. This article summarizes the relationship between periodontitis and cardiovascular diseases, and the effects of periodontal treatment on the cardiovascular diseases risks. In addition, both direct and indirect mechanisms proposed are also elucidated.
- Full text:慢性牙周炎与心血管疾病关系的研究进展.pdf
