ORAL healthCHRONIC diseasesDENTAL hygienistsBackground: Periodontal disease, a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the gums and surrounding tissues, has long been recognized as a threat to oral health. However, emerging research increasingly reveals its profound implications for overall health. This ...
Periodontal disease Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 1. Information Over the past few decades, increasing attention has been paid to the association between periodontal diseases and systemic conditions [1]. Many reports have indicated that periodontal disease affects systemic diseases, including diabetes...
(NCDs), such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) by introducing dental examinations into the annual health examinations conducted by Japanese companies, and to highlights the ...
Periodontal disease (PD) is an infectious and inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It has been suggested that PD may be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Our study aimed to investigate the...
Periodontal disease (PD) is an infectious and inflammatory condition that affects the tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth. It has been suggested that PD may be associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD), one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Our study aimed to investigate the...
dental plaque and tartar on the teeth, which triggers inflammation. Periodontal disease affects canine teeth and the surrounding structures (the gums and bone). Periodontitis can result in gum infections, bone loss and, if left untreated over time, the loss of teeth and other serious health ...
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease that leads to degradation of periodontal tissues, causing tooth movement and eventually tooth loss [1]. Currently, clinical treatments for periodontitis focus on plaque removal and local inflammation control, such as scaling and root planing and surgical treatments...
In Malaysia, around 90% of adults show signs of periodontal disease. Factors influencing the prevalence of these conditions include oral hygiene behaviors, socio-economic factors, availability of dental care, nutritional intake and overall health condition. The local risk factors for periodontal diseases...
DVM: How can chronic medical conditions complicate the treatment of periodontal disease? Harvey:There are clearly some conditions that will adversely affect the health of the mouth. For example, in chronic renal failure the increased urea level in the blood affects urea levels in saliva. When the...
Periodontal (gum) disease affects millions of people all over the world. It is the number one cause of adult tooth loss, and has been linked to a host of other ailments like diabetes, heart disease and problems in pregnancy. Nearly half of adults age 30 and older have some degree of gum...