Abstract:IntroductionChronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an inflammatory disease associated with comorbidities including periodontitis.1–2 Periodontitis is characterised by plaque build-up, anaerobic bacterial overgrowth and gingival inflammation which promotes recruitment and activation of neutrophils leading to alveolar bone destruction and tooth loss. However, the characterisation of periodontitis varies between studies causing some uncertainty of any association.AimTo determine whether clinical indices … Show more
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