Abstract
Periodontitis is a prevalent chronic inflammatory disease induced by bacterial biofilm in the dental pocket resulting in destruction of the periodontal tissues. Periodontitis is associated with ischaemic heart disease and we here provide a summary of the current evidence linking these two disorders.
Bidragets oversatte titel | A possible correlation between periodontitis and ischaemic heart disease. |
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Originalsprog | Dansk |
Tidsskrift | Ugeskrift for Laeger |
Vol/bind | 176 |
Udgave nummer | 18 |
Sider (fra-til) | 1752-1754 |
Antal sider | 3 |
ISSN | 0041-5782 |
Status | Udgivet - 28 apr. 2014 |