Narrative review of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense in periodontitis and peri-implantitis
Oxidative stress may drive gum disease and bone loss
This narrative review examines the role of oxidative stress and antioxidant defense systems in periodontitis and peri-implantitis. The autho…
New evidence suggests that an imbalance in your body's antioxidant defenses could play a major role in how gum disease progresses.
Narrative review examines links between periodontitis and systemic disorders without claiming causation
Oral inflammation may link to systemic disorders, but evidence is not definitive
This narrative review explores the relationship between oral inflammatory diseases, particularly periodontitis, and various systemic disorde…
A narrative review suggests oral inflammatory diseases like periodontitis are associated with systemic disorders, though the evidence is not…
Narrative review offers theoretical framework for precision interventions in periodontitis and peri-implantitis based on the neuro-osteo-immune axis.
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This narrative review provides a theoretical framework for future precision interventions in oral inflammatory diseases based on the neuro-o…
Nerves explain why implants lose bone faster than
Oral microbiome profiles differ by periodontitis stage in Korean adults
Gum disease severity linked to specific oral bacteria in Korean adults
This pilot prospective cross-sectional study of 74 Korean adults assessed oral microbiome profiles by periodontitis stage. Stage III-IV peri…
Severe gum disease in Korean adults shows a unique bacterial pattern, pointing to future microbiome-based diagnostic tools.
Systematic review links periodontitis to NAFLD progression and HCC risk
Your Mouth Could Be Harming Your Liver—Here’s What to Do
This systematic review finds that periodontitis and oral pathogens like F. nucleatum are independent risk factors for NAFLD progression, cir…
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Review links periodontitis to higher cardiovascular risk but notes causal inference is unproven.
Does gum disease truly raise your risk for heart attacks and strokes?
This narrative review synthesizes evidence regarding the association between periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, coron…
Severe gum disease is linked to a small increase in heart attack and stroke risk, but experts say we lack proof that treating your gums will…
Narrative review explores interkingdom interactions in subgingival microbiome and periodontitis
What if gum disease isn't just about bacteria?
A narrative review synthesizes evidence on host-pathogen interactions involving bacteria, fungi, viruses, and archaea in periodontitis. It d…
Gum disease isn't just about bacteria; fungi and viruses team up with them to make infections worse and damage tissue.
High Infection Rates in Type 2 Diabetes: Periodontitis Prevalence at 33.6%
Are Infections Hitting People with Type 2 Diabetes Harder Than We Thought?
This meta-analysis found severe periodontitis prevalence at 33.6% (95% CI: 23.7-44.2) and lower respiratory tract infection incidence at 140…
People with type 2 diabetes face higher rates of severe gum disease and frequent lung infections, making infection prevention a critical par…