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periodontitis
Over half of people with rheumatoid arthritis have periodontitis
Over half 56% of people with rheumatoid arthritis RA also have periodontitis a chronic inflammatory disease of the gum and surrounding ligaments and bones that hold the teeth in place, displaying fewer teeth than healthy matched controls, high prevalence of oral sites presenting dental plaque and advanced attachment loss the extent of periodontal support that [...]
Shared Genetic Link Between Dental Disease Periodontitis And Heart Attack Discovered
The relationship between the dental disease periodontitis and coronary heart disease CHD has been known for several years. Although a genetic link seemed likely, until now its existence was uncertain. Now, for the first time, scientists have discovered a genetic relationship between the two conditions, a researcher told the annual conference of the European Society [...]
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