The association between coffee consumption and periodontitis: a cross-sectional study of a northern German population

Conclusionand clinical relevance.In this cross-sectional study of a northern German population, strong coffee consumption was significantly associated with periodontitis. Influence of changes in coffee consumption on periodontal disease etiology/progression should be investigated in future prospective study designs, in order to identify strong coffee consumption as a potential risk factor of periodontitis.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research