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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Summary: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 discuss the evidence for the role of periodontal disease in the pathogenesis of 2 important systemic diseases, atherosclerosis and pulmonary infections. Both epidemiological and laboratory studies are reviewed to assess the biological basis for the association of periodontal infections and these important diseases. Several potential mechanisms by which periodontal diseases may influence these conditions are also discussed.
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ISSN:0022-3484
1600-0765
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0765.1999.tb02263.x