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Robust Ligature-Induced Model of Murine Periodontitis for the Evaluation of Oral Neutrophils
Published on: January 21, 2020
Osteoporosis and Periodontitis: Two-Way Epidemiological and Mechanistic Evidence
Jia Chang1, Geeta Madhuri Bhuvanagiri1, Megan Dulkanchainun1
1Section of Periodontics, Division of Regenerative and Reconstructive Sciences, UCLA School of Dentistry, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Journal of Periodontal Research
|May 18, 2026
Summary
Osteoporosis and periodontitis share inflammatory pathways, increasing the risk of periodontitis in osteoporosis patients. Integrated medical and dental care is crucial for managing these linked inflammatory diseases.
Area of Science:
- Oral Health and Bone Metabolism
- Immunology and Systemic Inflammation
Background:
- Osteoporosis and periodontitis are prevalent chronic inflammatory diseases with a significant global health impact.
- Epidemiological data indicate a strong association, with osteoporosis patients facing a higher risk of periodontitis, especially postmenopausal women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the bidirectional relationship between osteoporosis and periodontitis.
- To explore the shared osteo-immunologic pathways connecting these two conditions.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive examination of seven key links between osteoporosis and periodontitis.
- Analysis of current biological findings and clinical evidence.
Main Results:
- Identified seven links: microbial translocation, systemic meta-inflammation, maladaptive myelopoiesis, immune cell trafficking, masticatory dysfunction-diet interactions, underlying vulnerabilities, and oral microbiome alterations.
- Highlighted shared inflammatory and bone-resorptive pathways, including osteo-immunologic mechanisms.
Conclusions:
- The bidirectional relationship between osteoporosis and periodontitis is supported by shared biological pathways.
- Integrated medical and dental screening and management are essential for improving patient outcomes for both conditions.
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