Open AccessRisk of Systemic Disorders in Patients with Periodontal Infection
Author(s) -
Shima Afrasiabi
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
DOI - 10.51626/ijoh.2021.01.00005
Subject(s) - medicine , rheumatoid arthritis , diabetes mellitus , risk factor , immunology , endocrinology
A number of diverse studies have indicated that there is a link between periodontal infection and systemic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, adverse pregnancy outcomes, mouth cancer, rheumatoid arthritis and respiratory infections. This study discusses the correlation between periodontal infections and systemic disorders. Periodontal infections should be considered as an important risk factor for various systemic diseases.