IADR Abstract Archives
Translation of Oral-Systemic Inflammation to Preventive Outcomes
In recent years the oral-systemic infection/inflammation link has gained renewed and increased interest. Several reports show an association between oral infection/inflammation and systemic disorders including cardiovascular diseases. Pneumonia mortality in the elderly seems to be related to poor oral health, with a prevalence of periodontal diseases.
Levels of some inflammatory markers has been found to be higher in individuals with periodontitis as compared to periodontally healthy controls, whereas levels of anti-inflammatory markers were lower. Following periodontal treatment, including preventive measures, it was shown that the local clinical signs of periodontal inflammatory burden were significantly reduced and the total body load of inflammation thus considerably decreased.
Provided a cause-relation effect of oral infection/inflammation to systemic diseases can be unquestionable established, preventive approaches to oral infection/inflammation also needs increased professional attention.