Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, initiated by the presence of a bacterial
biofilm, called dental plaque, which affects both the periodontal ligaments and bone …

Periodontal diseases are prevalent both in developed and developing countries and affect
about 20-50% of global population. High prevalence of periodontal disease in adolescents …

Abstract Treatment of periodontitis aims at preventing further disease progression with the
intentions to reduce the risk of tooth loss, minimize symptoms and perception of the disease …

Oral microbiota are among the most diverse in the human body. More than 700 species
have been identified in the mouth, and new sequencing methods are allowing us to discover …

Periodontal and cardiovascular disease are both major health issues. Poor oral health has
long been associated with the development of systemic diseases, with the typical example …

Arterial stiffness predicts an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Inflammation plays a
major role in large arteries stiffening, related to atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis, endothelial …

Aim: To critically appraise recent research into associations between periodontal disease
and systemic diseases and conditions specifically respiratory disease, chronic kidney …

The prevalence of apical periodontitis (AP) in Europe has been reported to affect 61% of
individuals and 14% of teeth, and increase with age. Likewise, the prevalence of root canal …

Periodontitis is characterized by a chronic inflammation produced in response to a disease‐
associated multispecies bacterial community in the subgingival region. Although the …

Inflammation is a protective response essential for maintaining human health and for fighting
disease. As an active innate immune reaction to challenge, inflammation gives rise to …