Background: Recent epidemiological data suggested that there is a relationship between
periodontal health and atherosclerotic coronary heart disease. Although hypothetical …

BACKGROUND: Because epidemiological studies provide evidence that periodontal
infections are associated with an increased risk of progression of cardiovascular and …

Objective—The purpose of this study was to determine whether periodontal disease is
associated with endothelial dysfunction and systemic inflammation. Epidemiological studies …

BACKGROUND: Periodontitis is a chronic, infectious, insidious disease of the tooth-
supporting structures that causes a general inflammatory response. The aims of this study …

BACKGROUND: Chronic periodontal infection is associated with an increased risk of
coronary heart disease. Although the mechanism responsible for the relationship between …

Background: The inflammatory burden as a result of severe periodontal disease acts as an
insult to the endothelium. This disruption in the function of the endothelium predisposes it …

Objective To assess the effects of periodontal treatment on endothelial function in patients
with coronary artery disease. Materials and Methods A randomized controlled trial was …

CVD at baseline)[15]. There have now been over 50 studies investigating the relationship
between perio dontal disease and CVD with the majority demonstrating a significant, albeit …

Background: Periodontitis may be a possible risk factor for atherosclerosis. The current pilot
study explored arterial wall thickness and other variables associated with atherosclerosis in …

Background: It is suggested that periodontitis enhances the process of vascular
inflammation leading to atherosclerosis. The present study explores the effect of …