A new study highlights the connection between common oral infections, such as periodontitis and caries, and adverse metabolic profiles associated with cardiometabolic diseases. Published in the Journal of Dental Research, the research analyzed data from Finnish cohorts, uncovering how oral health issues may contribute to systemic inflammation and metabolic imbalances.
Key Findings
- Oral Health and Inflammatory Profiles:
- Periodontal conditions like probing depth and inflammation correlated with elevated fatty acid saturation and very low-density lipoproteins (VLDL), while reducing beneficial high-density lipoproteins (HDL).
- Caries and inadequate root canal fillings were linked to future adverse metabolic changes.
- Metabolic Impacts:
- Periodontitis associated with 93 out of 157 inflammatory metabolic markers.
- Caries predicted 30 metabolic changes over time, highlighting its long-term impact.
- Systemic Inflammation:
Poor oral health sustains chronic inflammation, potentially explaining its role in unhealthy lipid profiles and increasing cardiometabolic risks.
Implications for Health
The study underscores the importance of oral health as a modifiable risk factor for systemic diseases. Early prevention and effective treatment of oral infections could reduce systemic inflammation and improve overall health outcomes.
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Source: ScienceDaily