Abstract
Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease, which is characterized by the destruction of the tooth-supporting structures resulting from an overreaction of the inflammatory process. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prime pulmonary disease characterized by a limitation in the airflow.
Highlights
A number of epidemiological studies have indicated an independent association between chronic periodontitis and Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Periodontitis is an inflammatory reaction to bacterial infections that results in the destruction of the tooth-supporting structures [1]
It is increasingly recognized that periodontitis is associated with a systemic inflammation, with a decrease in serum C-reactive protein (CRP) levels after the treatment of periodontitis [53]
Summary
Periodontitis is an inflammatory reaction to bacterial infections that results in the destruction of the tooth-supporting structures [1]. In the past two decades, many researchers have provided an increasing body of scientific evidence suggesting that moderately untreated periodontitis are associated with systemic health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pre-term low birth weight [3]. These diseases are widely prevalent and are associated with an overall burden of the human health. In COPD patients, a fixed airflow limitation often results in symptoms such as dyspnea, cough, and sputum production It is currently the fourth leading cause of death worldwide and is projected to be the third cause of death in the developed countries by 2020 [7].
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