Oral Health, Periodontitis, and Respiratory Diseases: Biological Pathways
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.This narrative review aims to provide a comprehensive update on the potential mechanisms by which poor oral health and periodontitis impact lung health, focusing on pneumonia, COPD, and asthma. ABSTRACT Poor oral hygiene and periodontitis influence lung diseases such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), COVID‐19, and asthma.
Raluca P. Vacaru +2 more
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Treatment of Xerostomia with Mesenchymal Stem Cells - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Clinical Trials. [PDF]
Stem Cell Rev RepHansen J +5 more
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Genomic Evidence on Antihypertensive Drug Targets and Oral Disease Outcomes
Journal of Periodontal Research, EarlyView.Key Findings Drug‐target Mendelian randomization showed little evidence that genetically proxied on‐target pharmacological actions of most antihypertensive drug classes were associated with chronic periodontitis or dental caries. The diazoxide–periodontitis association requires cautious interpretation, given possible residual pleiotropy at KCNJ11 and ...
Aiswarya Puzhakkara Chennas +7 more
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Oral Microbiome in Systemic Autoimmune Diseases: A Systematic Review
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective The oral cavity represents a key but underexplored interface between host immunity and microbial communities. The aim of this systematic review was to synthesize current literature on oral microbiota alterations in systemic autoimmune diseases.
Sophie Jung +2 more
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Laser Acupuncture on the Management of Xerostomia in Sjögren's Disease: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives This study evaluated the efficacy of photobiomodulation (PBM) at acupuncture points for managing xerostomia in patients with Sjögren's Disease. Material and Methods In this randomized, double‐blind clinical trial, 50 patients were assigned to PBM group (n = 22) or sham‐PBM group (n = 28).
Matheus Ferreira Linares +5 more
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Commentary: Comparative efficacy and safety of non-pharmacological interventions on treatment-induced xerostomia in patients with head and neck cancer: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. [PDF]
Front OncolShazo S.
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Periodontal Disease and Salivary Gland Dysfunction in Neurofibromatosis Type 1: A Case–Control Study
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) presents with diverse systemic and oral manifestations. The aim of this study was to investigate the periodontal status and salivary alterations in NF1 individuals. Methods A total of 38 individuals with NF1 diagnostic criteria were compared with a control group paired by age and sex.
Eloá Borges Luna +6 more
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Evaluation of salivary gland changes in menopausal women with xerostomia using the modified Schirmer test and ultrasonography. [PDF]
BMC Oral HealthKaracan Çelebi S, Paksoy CS.
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Obesity and Oral Health‐Related Quality of Life: An Exploratory Analysis of Associated Factors
Oral Diseases, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objectives This study assessed oral health‐related quality of life in individuals with and without obesity, and investigated its association with socioeconomic‐demographic characteristics, lifestyle habits, health conditions, and clinical care.
Ana Karina de Oliveira de Santana Barros +15 more
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