Background: Chronic periodontitis (CP), defines as destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth and resorption of the alveolar bone. It is widespread in human populations and represent an ...

A wave of new studies suggests that Alzheimer’s may develop in tandem with periodontal disease, which affects half of adults over 30. The pathogens that cause these chronic bacterial infections ...

That research has also linked chronic inflammation from periodontitis, a severe form of periodontal disease, to serious, life-threatening conditions–including heart disease, diabetes and ...

Previous research has shown that people with gum disease have two to three times the risk of having a heart attack or stroke, ...

Gum disease is the chronic bacterial infection that, if left untreated, can cause serious problems. Our mouths are filled with bacteria, including the good kinds that protect our teeth and gums.

China: A recent analysis of data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2009–2014 has found a ...

High neutrophil counts and low albumin levels may be linked to moderate to severe periodontitis. Tracking these markers could help assess an individual's periodontitis risk, the authors wrote. "We ...

Although peri-implantitis and periodontitis share clinical similarities ... could advance our understanding and treatment of other chronic inflammatory diseases with similar cellular mechanisms.

The association between periodontitis and other chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes mellitus, could be related to systemic inflammation initiated by a local ...