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There is considerable epidemiological evidence to support the concept that poor oral health, especially the extent and severity of periodontal disease, may put patients at a significant risk for a variety of systemic conditions. This association raises the question that if patients or members of the dental profession ignore oral health, is there an increased risk of morbidity and mortality? In this presentation, the relationship between periodontal disease and many systemic conditions will be explored further. In addition, if periodontal disease does increase the risk of various systemic diseases, it raises the issue as to what the impact of treating periodontal disease is in reducing the magnitude of the risk. There is increasing evidence that reducing the inflammatory component in the periodontal tissues does have potential systemic effects. This has been shown to improve hyperglycaemic control in diabetics, reduce the prevalence of adverse pregnancy outcomes and improve surrogate markers that may be of benefit in patients suffering from coronary heart disease.
Author(s): Seymour RA
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: British Dental Journal
Year: 2009
Volume: 206
Issue: 10
Pages: 551-552
ISSN (print): 0007-0610
ISSN (electronic): 1476-5373
Publisher: Nature Publishing Group
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.472
DOI: 10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.472
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