Carotid artery calcification in panoramic radiographs associates with oral infections and mortality

Paju, Susanna; Pietiäinen, Milla; Liljestrand, John M.; Lahdentausta, Laura; Salminen, Aino; Kopra, Elisa; Mäntylä, Päivi; Buhlin, Kåre; Hörkkö, Sohvi; Sinisalo, Juha; Pussinen, Pirkko J.

doi:10.1111/iej.13451

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“…Clinicians should be careful to evaluate panoramic radiographs in patients who have a history of cardiovascular disease, and other risk factors such as smoking, hypercholesteremia, being overweight or having diabetes. Calcifications are also associated with oral infections and increased mortality and clinicians should carefully assess panoramic radiographs to intercept calcified atherosclerotic lesions of the carotid artery [ 34 ]. By remaining vigilant while reviewing radiographs, dental professionals can help identify potential risk factors that may be early indicators of Alzheimer's.…”

Section: Health Issues Affecting Alzheimer's Diseasementioning

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Alzheimer's Disease and Oral-Systemic Health: Bidirectional Care Integration Improving Outcomes

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2021

Front. Oral. Health

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Dentistry is an effective healthcare field that can impact Alzheimer's disease through prevention and education. Every day dental providers use an arsenal of assessment protocols directly coinciding with modifiable Alzheimer's risk factors. An innovative way to help in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease is to utilize oral health professionals who reach the public in ways other health care providers may not. Bidirectional care integration is needed to stifle many systemic diseases and Alzheimer's disease is no different. Ultimately with collaborative care the patient reaps the benefits. Alzheimer's is associated with many etiologies and pathophysiological processes. These include cardiovascular health, smoking, sleep, inflammatory pathogens, and diabetes. In the United States, dental providers assess each of these factors daily and can be instrumental in educating patients on the influence of these factors for dementia prevention. Globally, by 2025, the number of people with Alzheimer's disease is expected to rise by at least 14%. Such increases will strain local and national health care systems, but for the US if Medicare were expanded to include dental services, many older adults could be spared needless suffering. The goal of this perspective article is to highlight existing practices being used in the field of dentistry that can easily be adapted to educate patients in preventive care and treat risk factors. It is the duty of healthcare professionals to explore all opportunities to stem the advance of this disease and by integrating oral and systemic health into transdisciplinary science, health care and policy may do just that.

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Section: Health Issues Affecting Alzheimer's Diseasementioning

confidence: 99%

Alzheimer's Disease and Oral-Systemic Health: Bidirectional Care Integration Improving Outcomes

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2021

Front. Oral. Health

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Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate cements for dentistry reviewed

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Calcium silicate cements were identified as excellent materials for dentistry, particularly for dental procedures contacting the dental pulp or root system. Both calcium silicate and calcium aluminate cements cause the biomineralization (precipitation of hydroxyapatite [HA] phenomena and shield dental tissues from the underlying cement (a foreign body material). The cements also elute ions to stimulate cytokines that contribute to the healing of the dental pulp or in the tissue surrounding the root of a tooth. The cements serve as a foundation for other dental restorative materials. This paper reviews the cement phases, properties, in vivo reactions, and clinical benefits from the use of calcium silicate and calcium aluminate ceramic cements.

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Carotid artery calcification in panoramic radiographs associates with oral infections and mortality

Cited by 2 publications

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Alzheimer's Disease and Oral-Systemic Health: Bidirectional Care Integration Improving Outcomes

Alzheimer's Disease and Oral-Systemic Health: Bidirectional Care Integration Improving Outcomes

Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate cements for dentistry reviewed

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