Recent research has confirmed the impact of periodontitis on risk of neurologic diseases, especially the increased risks for stroke and Alzheimer's disease.
MADRID — Recent research has confirmed the impact of periodontitis on risk of neurologic diseases, especially the increased risks for stroke andThe Spanish Society of Dentistry and Osseointegration and the Spanish Society of Neurology recently released a report with the latest data on this topic. The report reviews, updates, and presents the most recent scientific evidence regarding this link.
"There is a possible biological explanation for these epidemiological findings. The report concludes that the low-grade chronic, systemic, immune-mediated inflammatory response induced by the bacteria and their endotoxins and the proinflammatory mediators circulating through the blood contributes to various biological processes that are involved in neurological impairment and cerebral ischemia," said Leira, who is one of the report's authors.
According to Leira,"There are currently several research groups in the United States and Europe, including ours, that are performing clinical trials to assess the impact of periodontal treatment on recurrent vascular events in patients with cerebrovascular disease. "On the other hand, each patient who comes to the dental office and has a diagnosis of periodontitis could be screened to identify potential vascular risk factors, even though the definitive diagnosis would need to be given by a specialist physician. To this end, SEPA is carrying out the Promosalud project, which will soon be applied in a large number of dental clinics in Spain," added Leira.
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