Periodontal and chronic kidney disease association: a systematic review and meta ‐analysis

ConclusionsModerate evidence for a positive association between periodontitis and CKD exists. Evidence for the opposite direction is extremely weak based on significant heterogeneity between studies.

Source: Nephrology - January 23, 2018 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Kostas Kapellas, Ankur Singh, Mait ê Bertotti, Gustavo Nascimento, Lisa M. Jamieson, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research