Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease, initiated by the presence of a bacterial
biofilm, called dental plaque, which affects both the periodontal ligaments and bone …

Periodontal diseases, such as chronic periodontitis, share common inflammatory risk factors
with other systemic and chronic inflammatory disorders. Mucosal tissues, such as oral …

A link between oral health and cardiovascular disease has been proposed for more than a
century. Recently, concern about possible links between periodontal disease (PD) and …

Aim: Elevated plasma C‐reactive protein (CRP) is regarded as a risk predictor for
cardiovascular diseases. This systematic review explored the robustness of observations …

Evidence from epidemiologic studies suggests that periodontal infections are independently
associated with subclinical and clinical atherosclerotic vascular disease. Although the …

This introductory article examines the potential mechanisms that may play a role in the
associations between periodontitis and the systemic conditions being considered in the …

Aim: The aim of this review was to critically appraise the evidence on the impact of
periodontal treatment of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) biomarkers and outcomes …

Inflammation is a well-organized protective response to pathogens and consists of immune
cell recruitment into areas of infection. Inflammation either clears pathogens and gets …

The concept of focal infection or systemic disease arising from infection of the teeth was
generally accepted until the mid‐20th century when it was dismissed because of lack of …

Increasing evidence implicates periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease of the tooth‐
supporting structures, as a potential risk factor for increased morbidity or mortality for several …