Periodontitis induces excessive production of reactive oxygen species in periodontal
lesions. This may impair circulating pro-oxidant/anti-oxidant balance and induce the …

A growing body of evidence indicates that the incidence of atherosclerosis is increased in
subjects with periodontitis–a chronic infection of the oral cavity. This article summarizes the …

Heated tobacco products (HTPs) are expected to have the potential to reduce risks of
smoking-associated cardiovascular disease (CVD). However, mechanism-based …

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Many risk factors that might contribute to the pathogenesis of
atherosclerosis have been proposed, including chronic inflammation and infection …

The objective of the present study was to establish if individuals with Diabetes Mellitus
(DM2) and periodontal diseases (gingivitis or periodontitis) presented an increase in the …

Periodontal diseases are common inflammatory conditions of the supporting apparatus of
the teeth which lead to early tooth loss. This review discusses the evidence for a role of …

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE Periodontitis may stimulate infectious and immune response and
cause the development of atherogenesis, coronary heart disease, and myocardial infarction …

To date, it has been reported that periodontitis (PD) may be associated with hyperlipidaemia
in clinical practice. However, data on this issue are inconsistent and controversial. The …

Objective. This study aimed to investigate the association between clinical and radiological
markers of periodontal disease and ischemic stroke and to assess the potential influence of …

Polymorphonuclear neutrophils (PMNs) are the primary leukocytes present in the healthy
and inflamed oral cavity. While unique PMN activation states have been shown to …