Periodontitis may be associated with chronic kidney disease but evidence on causal association is limited
ConclusionsThe authors concluded that the evidence supports a non-directional association between periodontitis and CKD. It was emphasized that the evidence on a directional association is sparse. Future investigations using prospective studies with representative samples and longer follow-up periods are required.
Source: Journal of Evidence Based Dental Practice - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research
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