Abstract:Introduction: Both chronic periodontal disease (CPD) and erectile dysfunction (ED) are associated with cardiovascular disease and its risk factors, including smoking and diabetes mellitus. However, the association between ED and CPD has never been studied. Aim: To study the association between ED and CPD. Main Outcome Measures: Prevalence of ED, prevalence of CPD, ED severity. Methods: The study population consisted of 305 men who filled the Sexual Health Inventory for Men (SHIM) questionnaire in order to dete… Show more
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