Background Coronary atherosclerosis and periodontal disease, due to their prevalence, are
a serious epidemiological problem. Pathophysiological evidence points to their possible …

Background: Hyperlipidemia is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease
(CVD). In the recent years, some evidence has been presented that periodontitis is …

Background/objectives: Scientific evidence regarding the effects of chronic periodontitis on
Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2M) is fragmentary and not definitive. This intervention study was …

Background: Periodontitis is a local inflammatory process mediating destruction of
periodontium triggered by bacterial insult leading to systemic inflammatory mayhem in the …

Background: Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Recent reports
showed a possible association between periodontal disease and an increased risk for …

Background: Both diabetes mellitus (DM) and periodontitis are chronic diseases affecting
large number of the population worldwide. Changes in human behavior and lifestyle over …

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and periodontitis are inflammatory conditions
with a bidirectional association. This pilot study aimed to evaluate whether T2DM and …

Background: Periodontal disease in diabetic patients can compromise a patient's ability to
maintain a proper metabolic control and may be associated with diabetic complication. Aims …

Gingivitis and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases that affect the supporting
tissues of the teeth. Although induced by the presence of bacterial biofilms, other factor, such …

Periodontal treatment may improve the metabolic control of dyslipidemia. The aim of this
study was to evaluate the lipid profile and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) levels …