Publication: Periodontal infections and cardiovascular disease: Is it a mere association?
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2006
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
The oral cavity is a major site of chronic infection and inflammation, particularly periodontal or chronic gum
diseases. In recent years there has been increasing interest in the “periodontal systemic connection” between
periodontal health parameters and risks of cardiovascular disease. Given that poor oral health and cardiovascular
disease are major worldwide health problems, their association are potentially important. The article summarizes the
evidences from epidemiologic studies and studies that focused on potential contributing mechanisms to provide an
insight of this association
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Humagain M 1 , Nayak DG2, Uppoor AS 3
1Post graduate student, 2Professor and HoD, 3 Professor, Dept. of Periodontics, MCODS, Mangalore