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Area of Science:

  • Oral Medicine
  • Systemic Health
  • Inflammatory Diseases

Background:

  • Endodontic inflammatory diseases (EIDs), including pulpitis and apical periodontitis (AP), are common chronic oral conditions.
  • AP is frequently linked to untreated dental caries.
  • Emerging evidence suggests bidirectional associations between AP and systemic conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the associations between endodontic inflammatory diseases and systemic conditions.
  • To highlight the potential impact of oral inflammation on systemic health.
  • To emphasize the role of endodontic treatment in managing systemic inflammation.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating the link between AP and systemic diseases.
  • Analysis of research on systemic inflammatory markers following endodontic treatment.
  • Synthesis of current evidence on oral-systemic health interconnections.

Main Results:

  • Strong correlations exist between AP and various systemic diseases, indicating a potential contribution of chronic oral inflammation to systemic low-grade inflammation.
  • Successful endodontic treatment has been shown to decrease systemic inflammatory markers.
  • The precise causal relationship between AP and systemic conditions requires further investigation.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic oral inflammation, particularly from AP, may influence systemic health.
  • Endodontic treatment plays a role in systemic disease prevention by reducing inflammatory markers.
  • Integrated oral-systemic healthcare approaches are crucial for comprehensive patient management.