Alveolar bone loss and ageing: possible association with coronary heart diseases and/or severe vascular diseases

ConclusionThis study supports an association between periodontal diseases and CHD/VD independent of known confounders, although an aetiological link of causality has not been established.

Source: Gerodontology - September 1, 2014 Category: Dentistry Authors: Michel Ruquet, Gérald Maille, Patrick Tavitian, Delphine Tardivo, Olivier Hüe, Jean‐Jacques Bonfil Tags: Original Article Source Type: research