Open AccessDoes the presence of the Helicobacter pylori in the dental plaque associate with its gastric infection? A meta-analysis and systematic review
Author(s) -
Nader Navabi,
Moein Aramon,
Ali Mirzazadeh
Publication year - 2011
Publication title -
dental research journal.
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.334
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 2008-0255
pISSN - 1735-3327
DOI - 10.4103/1735-3327.86033
Subject(s) - helicobacter pylori , dental plaque , medicine , meta analysis , helicobacter pylori infection , gastroenterology , dentistry , medline , political science , law
There is a great deal of studies on the relationship between the existence of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) in oral cavity (dental plaque) and in stomach of patients, with conflicting results worldwide. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the existing litreature to assess if the dental plaque could be a source of gastric H. pylori infection and to explore the source of heterogeneity around it.