Systemic effects of periodontitis: Lessons learned from research on atherosclerotic vascular disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes

International Dental Journal

Volumn 65, Issue 6, 2015, Pages 283-291

  Papapanou, Panos N ^a  

^a Och Spine at New York Presbyterian Hospitals   (United States)

Author keywords

cardiovascular; gestation; Inflammation; periodontal; review; therapy

Indexed keywords

AUTACOID;

ATHEROSCLEROSIS; BACTEREMIA; COMPLICATION; FEMALE; HUMAN; IMMUNOLOGY; PERIODONTITIS; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY COMPLICATION; PREGNANCY OUTCOME; RISK FACTOR;

ATHEROSCLEROSIS; BACTEREMIA; FEMALE; HUMANS; INFLAMMATION MEDIATORS; PERIODONTITIS; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS; PREGNANCY OUTCOME; RISK FACTORS;

EID: 84959101995     PISSN: 00206539     EISSN: 1875595X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/idj.12185     Document Type: Review

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