Periodontitis and the retinal microcirculation

The inflammation associated with periodontal disease not only affects the local oral environment but also has the potential to affect distant organs through systemic inflammatory pathways. Chronic periodontitis has shown associations with cardiovascular disease and causes systemic effects on large vessels, endothelial function, macrovascular structures, carotid intima-media thickness, and peripheral vascular function. In addition, it contributes to macrovascular reactions in large vessels, possibly through the inflammatory cascade.
Source: Dental Abstracts - Category: Dentistry Tags: Inquiry Source Type: research