Periodontal status of tuberculosis patients – Is there a two-way link?

Sharma, Anamika; Garg, Harshita; Khattri, Shivi; Sharma, Shatakshi

doi:10.1016/j.ijtb.2016.09.015

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“…Tuberculosis (Tb), a chronic granulomatous disease that affects the lungs, skin, bone, lymph nodes, kidneys, and oral cavity, is also linked to periodontal diseases [ 98 ]. Tb is a major cause of global death, and chemotherapeutic agents used to treat Tb can result in tuberculous lesions in the oral cavity [ 99 ].…”

Section: Is There Direct Evidence Linking Periodontitis To the Exacerbation Of Pulmonary Diseases?mentioning

confidence: 99%

Periodontal Diseases: Major Exacerbators of Pulmonary Diseases?

2021

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Periodontal diseases are a range of polymicrobial infectious disorders, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, which affect tooth-supporting tissues and are linked to playing a role in the exacerbation of several pulmonary diseases. Pulmonary diseases, such as pneumonia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, tuberculosis, COVID-19, and bronchiectasis, significantly contribute to poor quality of life and mortality. The association between periodontal disease and pulmonary outcomes is an important topic and requires further attention. Numerous resident microorganisms coexist in the oral cavity and lungs. However, changes in the normal microflora due to oral disease, old age, lifestyle habits, or dental intervention may contribute to altered aspiration of oral periodontopathic bacteria into the lungs and changing inflammatory responses. Equally, periodontal diseases are associated with the longitudinal decline in spirometry lung volume. Several studies suggest a possible beneficial effect of periodontal therapy in improving lung function with a decreased frequency of exacerbations and reduced risk of adverse respiratory events and morbidity. Here, we review the current literature outlining the link between the oral cavity and pulmonary outcomes and focus on the microflora of the oral cavity, environmental and genetic factors, and preexisting conditions that can impact oral and pulmonary outcomes.

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Section: Is There Direct Evidence Linking Periodontitis To the Exacerbation Of Pulmonary Diseases?mentioning

confidence: 99%