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Periodontitis
is a set of
diseases
which usually attack the
tissues
surrounding the
teeth
. Periodontitis in comparison with
Gingivitis
is a more severe
inflammation
, because not only it affects the tissues, but also, it affects the bottom of the teeth. If it is not treated at all, it may lead to a
loss of teeth
.
The word "periodontitis" comes from peri ("around"), odont ("tooth") and -itis ("redness").
Periodontitis doesn't just affect the
gums
and
teeth
, but reports have stated that it may increase risk of
stroke
.
[1]
[2]
It is also related to memory problems for those over 60 years of age.
[3]
- ↑
Pussinen PJ, Alfthan G, Jousilahti P, Paju S, Tuomilehto J. (2007). Systemic exposure to Porphyromonas gingivalis predicts incident stroke. Atherosclerosis. 193(1):222-8.
PMID 16872615
- ↑
Pussinen PJ, Alfthan G, Rissanen H, Reunanen A, Asikainen S, Knekt P. (2004).
Antibodies to periodontal pathogens and stroke risk.
Stroke. 35(9):2020-3.
PMID 15232116
- ↑
Noble JM, Borrell LN, Papapanou PN, Elkind MS, Scarmeas N, Wright CB. (2009). Periodontitis is associated with cognitive impairment among older adults: analysis of NHANES-III. J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry. 80(11):1206?11.
PMID 19419981