Significant association between skeletal bone mineral density and moderate to severe periodontitis in fair oral hygiene individuals

ConclusionSkeletal BMD in the osteoporosis range was associated with moderate/severe periodontitis in individuals with fair oral hygiene, suggesting the benefit of special attention to the skeletal bone health of these individuals.

Source: Journal of Investigative and Clinical Dentistry - November 22, 2019 Category: Dentistry Authors: Sanutm Mongkornkarn, Rapatchata Suthasinekul, Chanika Sritara, Attawood Lertpimonchai, Suphot Tamsailom, Artit Udomsak Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research