Further Evidence of the Association Between Periodontal Conditions and Coronary Artery Disease (original) (raw)
This study investigates the relationship between periodontal disease severity and coronary artery disease (CAD) by comparing cardiac patients to non-cardiac controls. It highlights the role of chronic periodontal infections as potential modulators of systemic inflammation and cardiovascular risks, corroborating findings that periodontal disease may predispose individuals to CAD through inflammatory pathways. The results indicate a significant association between the presence of periodontitis and CAD, emphasizing the need for further investigation and consideration of periodontal health in cardiovascular risk assessments.