Periodontics: 9. Periodontitis and systemic conditions--is there a link?
The possibility that periodontal diseases have an effect on systemic health is being widely investigated. This paper reviews the potential links and the mechanism of these effects.


CONCLUSIONS
Although the effects of periodontitis on systemic health do not yet have an effect on clinical decisions, knowledge and understanding of the link, effects and mechanism are important.
Irwin
Chris
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Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT 6BP.
Mullally
Brian
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Ziada
Hassan
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Byrne
Patrick J
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Allen
Edith
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D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D048909:Diabetes Complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007230:Infant, Low Birth Weight; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D018836:Inflammation Mediators; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D047928:Premature Birth / Q000209:etiology*
D018836:Inflammation Mediators