IADR Abstract Archives
Inflammatory Response in Periodontal Treatment: ACute and Chronic Effects
Abstract Body: Periodontitis treatment may reduce cardiovascular risk in the long-term mainly by controlling the systemic inflammatory response, but studies have suggested a link between periodontal therapy, acute inflammatory response and endothelial dysfunction and perhaps short-lived increased risk of clinical vascular events such as myocardial infarction and ischemic stroke. In this presentation, the current evidence in this regard will be discussed.