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Periodontitis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Review
Faris I Ozayzan1, Amal A Albishri2, Abdulaziz E Dallak3
1Dentistry, Ministry of Health, Jazan, SAU.
Abstract:
The complex relationship between periodontitis (PD) and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has received significant attention in recent studies. Emerging evidence suggests that the oral-gut axis plays a pivotal role in their interaction. This review provides a comprehensive, up-to-date analysis of original research from 2003 to 2023 on the PD-IBD relationship and aims to be a reference for future research. Relevant literature was sourced from the PubMed database using the keywords "periodontitis" and "inflammatory bowel disease". Additionally, a manual library search and a review of bibliographies were conducted. Of the 297 articles retrieved, 27 studies were chosen for final review. Out of these, 21 studies (78%), including both in vitro and in vivo research, indicated an association between PD and IBD. While many studies confirm a bi-directional relationship, others refute it or deem it clinically irrelevant. There is a need for more accessible studies, such as randomized trials, which also investigate the factors that could influence the outcomes to clarify the exact molecular mechanisms and clinical implications of this complex relationship.
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