The Associations between Periodontitis and Respiratory Disease
Abstrak
Researches have shown positive correlation between periodontitis and respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. We reviewed the literature to assess the relationship between periodontitis and respiratory diseases. This study involved a review of relevant English literature published regarding periodontitis and respiratory diseases during the period of 1994-2015. The analysis of literature related to the topic showed there is association between periodontitis and respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and pneumonia. It was found that periodontitis is associated with respiratory diseases due to poor oral hygiene and low immunity state. Keywords: Inflammation; oral hygiene; periodontitis; respiratory illness.
Topik & Kata Kunci
Penulis (3)
Somaye Ansari Moghadam
Masoomeh Shirzaiy
Sirus Risbaf
Akses Cepat
- Tahun Terbit
- 2017
- Sumber Database
- DOAJ
- DOI
- 10.33314/jnhrc.v15i1.962
- Akses
- Open Access ✓