Atherosclerosis is central to the pathology of cardiovascular diseases, a group of diseases in
which arteries become occluded with atheromas that may rupture, leading to different …

Objective The objective of this review was to perform a systematic evaluation of the literature
reporting current scientific evidence for periodontal bacteria as contributors to …

This paper evaluates the current information on the relationship between oral disease
(specifically, periodontitis) and atherosclerosis/coronary heart disease (CHD) to determine …

A periodontal–cardiovascular relationship has been postulated for several years but a
definitive etiologic relationship has not been established. However, evidence continues to …

Background: Recent studies implicate exposure to systemic conditions involving chronic
inflammation, including chronic periodontitis, in the etiology of atherosclerosis. Rationale: A …

Aims: In this article, inflammatory mechanisms that link periodontal diseases to
cardiovascular diseases are reviewed. Methods: This article is a literature review. Results …

Periodontal and cardiovascular disease are both major health issues. Poor oral health has
long been associated with the development of systemic diseases, with the typical example …

Cardiovascular diseases still account for the majority of deaths worldwide, although
significant improvements in survival, after being affected by cardiovascular disease, have …

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

Periodontitis and atherosclerosis have complex etiologies, genetic and gender
predispositions, and potentially share many risk factors—the most significant of which may …