THE CORRELATION BETWEEN STROKE AND PERIODONTAL DISEASES
Abstract
This article examines the pathophysiological links between systemic inflammatory processes, oral health—specifically periodontal diseases—and the risk of developing ischemic stroke. Recent epidemiological studies suggest that chronic periodontitis may serve as an independent risk factor for the progression of atherosclerosis. The paper discusses the mechanisms by which bacterial endotoxins and inflammatory mediators (cytokines), entering the bloodstream from periodontal pockets, affect the vascular endothelium. Furthermore, the significance of oral cavity sanitation and professional hygiene is highlighted as a crucial preventive measure in reducing the incidence of cerebrovascular accidents.
Keywords
ischemic stroke, chronic periodontitis, systemic inflammation, atherosclerosis, oral microbiota, cytokines, endothelial dysfunction, Porphyromonas gingivalis, C-reactive protein (CRP), cardiostomatology, cerebrovascular disease, bacteremia, vascular risk factors, periodontal pathogens, preventive dentistry, oral-systemic health link.
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