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Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils
Published on: January 21, 2020
[Is there an association between obesity and periodontitis?]
Abstract:
Periodontitis and obesity are multifactorial diseases. This literature review shows a weak association between obesity and periodontitis. Physiological mechanisms in obesity and periodontitis, such as increased inflammatory state, are more common in both people with obesity and people with periodontitis. In addition, socio-economic problems, low health literacy and an unhealthy lifestyle are more common in people with obesity and in people with periodontitis compared to people without these diseases.
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