Open AccessIs Human Papilloma Virus Infection Linked to Periodontitis? A Narrative Review
Author(s) -
Ana P. Ortíz,
Jeslie M. Ramos-Cartagena,
Sandra I. García-Camacho,
Oelisoa M. Andriankaja,
Cynthia M. Pérez
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
current oral health reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2196-3002
DOI - 10.1007/s40496-019-0206-6
Subject(s) - periodontitis , medicine , hpv infection , oral and maxillofacial surgery , human papilloma virus , population , immunology , dentistry , cancer , cervical cancer , environmental health
Research suggests that periodontal tissue might serve as a reservoir for oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, while another hypothesis is that chronic inflammation of the tissue might perpetuate an infection with oral HPV infection. In this narrative review, we summarize the evidence related to a potential association between oral HPV infection and periodontitis.