Periodontal disease as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease

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PERIODONTAL DISEASES, RISK FACTORS, CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES.

Abstract

Introduction: periodontal and cardiovascular diseases show high prevalence rates globally, and the relationship between the two has been observed in recent decades.

Objective: to analyze the influence of periodontal disease as a risk factor in patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Methods: an exhaustive search was conducted in the PubMed, Science Direct, and Scielo databases, yielding studies previously validated according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. The search and analysis of 14 scientific articles was conducted by compiling sources, discarding, selecting, and analyzing scientific studies on periodontitis and cardiovascular disease. This process was conducted by two independent researchers, with eight articles used in the analysis of the problem studied.

Results: from a practical perspective, periodontal disease can be a strong indicator of atherosclerotic arterial damage, since cardiovascular risk factors are similar in both diseases, establishing a relationship between them. The mechanisms involved in periodontal disease are related to the pathophysiology involved in affecting organs and tissues related to the cardiovascular system. Research with longer follow-up periods in patients with established CVD is recommended to observe more significant changes in their health.

Conclusion: periodontal disease is linked to cardiovascular disease and can increase cholesterol levels. Although treatments reduced periodontal disease and showed some improvement in cardiovascular factors, the studies did not yield significant results.

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2025-03-24

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Miranda-Rosero OD, Salinas-Goodier C, Cisneros-Peñafiel DD. Periodontal disease as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Rev Ciencias Médicas [Internet]. 2025 Mar. 24 [cited 2025 Sep. 19];29(1):e6710. Available from: https://revcmpinar.sld.cu/index.php/publicaciones/article/view/6710

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