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Periodontics: 9. Periodontitis and systemic conditions--is there a link?
Chris Irwin1, Brian Mullally, Hassan Ziada
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast, School of Clinical Dentistry, Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast BT 6BP.
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The possibility that periodontal diseases have an effect on systemic health is being widely investigated. This paper reviews the potential links and the mechanism of these effects.
Clinical Relevance:
Although the effects of periodontitis on systemic health do not yet have an effect on clinical decisions, knowledge and understanding of the link, effects and mechanism are important.
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