Nexus between COVID-19 and periodontal disease

Over the past several decades, studies have demonstrated the existence of bi-directional relationships between periodontal disease and systemic conditions. Periodontitis is a polymicrobial and multifactorial disease involving both host and environmental factors. Tissue destruction is primarily associated with hyperresponsiveness of the host resulting in release of inflammatory mediators. Pro-inflammatory cytokines play a major role in bacterial stimulation and tissue destruction. In addition, these cytokines are thought to underlie the associations between periodontitis and systemic conditions. Current research suggests that increased release of cytokines from host cells, referred to as the cytokine storm, is associated with disease progression in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). An intersection between periodontitis and pulmonary disease is biologically plausible. Hence, we reviewed the evidence linking COVID-19, cytokines, and periodontal disease. Plaque control is essential to prevent exchange of bacteria between the mouth and the lungs, reducing the risk of lung disease. Understanding these associations may help identify individuals at high risk and deliver appropriate care at early stages.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2021

Erschienen:

2021

Enthalten in:

Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:49

Enthalten in:

The Journal of international medical research - 49(2021), 3 vom: 10. März, Seite 3000605211002695

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Sukumar, Kanchana [VerfasserIn]
Tadepalli, Anupama [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

130068-27-8
82115-62-6
Coronavirus disease 2019
Cytokine
Cytokine storm
IL10 protein, human
IL6 protein, human
Inflammation
Interferon-gamma
Interleukin-10
Interleukin-6
Journal Article
Pathogen-Associated Molecular Pattern Molecules
Periodontitis
Review
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

Anmerkungen:

Date Completed 02.04.2021

Date Revised 03.04.2021

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1177/03000605211002695

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM323017223