Heel bone mineral density and various oral diseases: a bidirectional Mendelian randomization

ConclusionThis study showed that there was a negative relationship between heel bone density and periodontitis, and the decrease in heel bone density could promote the occurrence of periodontitis. In addition, there was no statistically significant relationship between heel bone density and other oral diseases.
Source: Journal of Bone and Mineral Metabolism - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research