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ORAL DISEASES
Volume 29, Issue 2, Pages 803-814Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/odi.14009
Keywords
cardiovascular diseases; hypertension; inflammation; periodontitis; risk factors
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An accumulating body of evidence supports an independent association between high blood pressure and periodontitis, possibly mediated by low-grade inflammation. Periodontal treatment may benefit the blood pressure status and control in pre-hypertensive and hypertensive individuals. Further research is needed to optimize blood pressure management in individuals with poor oral health.
An accumulating body of evidence supports an independent association between high blood pressure (BP) and periodontitis, possibly mediated by low-grade inflammation. This joint report by the Italian Society of Hypertension (SIIA) and the Italian Society of Periodontology and Implantology (SIdP) working group on Hypertension and Periodontitis (Hy-Per Group) provides a review of the evidence on this topic encompassing epidemiology, biological plausibility, relevance, magnitude, and treatment management. Consensus recommendations are provided for health professionals on how to manage BP in individuals showing signs of poor oral health. In summary, (1) large epidemiological studies highlight that individuals with periodontal diseases have increased risk for high/uncontrolled BP independent of confounders; (2) mechanistically, low-grade inflammation might have a causal role in the association; (3) BP profile and control might benefit from periodontal treatment in pre-hypertensive and hypertensive individuals; (4) oral health status should be evaluated as a potential risk factor for high/uncontrolled BP, and effective oral care should be included as an adjunct lifestyle measure during hypertension management. Further research is needed to optimize BP management in individuals with poor oral health.
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