Association of periodontal infections with atherosclerotic and pulmonary diseases

Chronic infections may influence the severity and/or course of a number of systemic diseases. Periodontal diseases are localized chronic inflammatory conditions of the gingiva and underlying bone and connective tissues induced by bacteria and bacterial products of dental plaque. This paper will disc...

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Published in:	Journal of periodontal research Vol. 34; no. 7; pp. 340 - 345
Main Authors:	Scannapieco, F. A., Genco, R. J.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishing Ltd 01.10.1999
Subjects:	Alveolar Process - microbiology Arteriosclerosis - etiology Bacterial Infections Brain Ischemia - etiology cardiovascular disease Chronic Disease chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Connective Tissue - microbiology coronary artery disease Coronary Disease - etiology Dental Plaque - microbiology Gingivitis - microbiology Humans Lung Diseases - etiology Periodontal Diseases - microbiology pneumonia Respiratory Tract Infections - microbiology Stroke - etiology
ISSN:	0022-3484, 1600-0765
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