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Avances en Periodoncia e Implantología Oral
On-line version ISSN 2340-3209Print version ISSN 1699-6585
Abstract
BASCONES-MARTINEZ, A; BASCONES-ILUNDAIN, J and BASCONES-ILUNDAIN, C. Periodontal medicine (III). Cardiovascular disease and Metabolic Syndrom. Avances en Periodoncia [online]. 2017, vol.29, n.3, pp.109-119. ISSN 2340-3209.
Oral conditions such as gingivitis and chronic periodontitis are found worldwide and are among the most prevalent microbial diseases of mankind. It is clear that oral infection may represent a significant risk-factor for systemic diseases, and hence the control of oral disease is essential in the prevention and management of these systemic condition for the interaction of oral disease (more specifically, periodontal infections) with cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular disease is a major cause of death worldwide, with atherosclerosis as the underlying aetiology in the vast majority of case It is concluded that although atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is almost certainly a multifactorial disease, there is now strong evidence that infection and inflammation are important risk factors. As the oral cavity is one potential source of infection, it is wise to try to ensure that any oral disease is minimised.
Keywords : Metabolic syndrome; cardiovascular desease.