Periodontal disease and heart disease: are they related?
This article reviews the literature (with an emphasis on articles published from 2005-2008) regarding a possible association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease. Both clinical studies and review papers were included. A number of studies continue to demonstrate such an association; however, none of the studies to date have shown a cause-and-effect relationship between the diseases. Based on the findings of this literature review, dentists still should apply the recommendations made by the American Heart Association in its 2004 statement.
Little
James W
JW
University of Minnesota, Minseapolis, USA.
D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000382:microbiology; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000150:complications