[Osteoporosis viewed from the standpoint of dental aspect].
Since periodontitis leads to the dectruction of alveolar bones as well as soft tissues around teeth, osteoporosis of jaw bones ensues. Osteoporosis of alveolar bones results in loss of teeth which makes patients to have limited nutrients for the preservaion of good bones. Bacteria which cause periodontitis produce cytokines promoting bone resorption. Thus anti-resorbing drugs are capable of improving bone changes which is accelerated by cytokines.
Morii
Hirotoshi
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Osaka City University / Osaka Dental University.