Elevated concentrations of specific periodontopathic pathogens associated with severe periodontitis in Japanese patients with cardiovascular disease and concomitant obesity

Conclusions Patients with CVD and concomitant obesity showed more severe periodontitis with increased concentrations of major periodontopathic bacteria than patients without obesity. These bacteria may cause deterioration of CVD and metabolic disorder.
Source: Journal of Oral Biosciences - Category: Biomedical Science Source Type: research