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Relation between periodontal disease and arterial stiffness
L N Nicolosi1,2, P G Lewin2, J J Rudzinski2
1Department of Cardiology, Spanish Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Journal of Periodontal Research
|March 29, 2016
Summary
Severe periodontal disease is linked to poorer arterial stiffness and endothelial function (EF). These vascular health markers worsen with increased periodontal disease severity, highlighting a connection between oral health and cardiovascular risk.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Research
- Periodontology
- Vascular Biology
Background:
- Periodontal disease is implicated in atherosclerosis.
- Previous studies explored its link with intimal thickness and endothelial function (EF).
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare arterial stiffness and EF parameters between patients with and without severe periodontal disease (SPD).
Main Methods:
- Carotid Doppler ultrasound assessed arterial stiffness (compliance, elastic modulus (EM), β stiffness index (βSI)) and vascular EF.
- Patients were categorized into groups with and without SPD, excluding those with known cardiovascular pathology.
Main Results:
- Patients with SPD showed significantly worse arterial stiffness (higher EM and βSI) and lower EF compared to controls.
- Clinical attachment level correlated moderately with EM, βSI, and negatively with EF.
Conclusions:
- Arterial stiffness and EF parameters are impaired in patients with severe periodontal disease.
- The severity of periodontal disease correlates with these vascular health indicators.
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