Description

The link between periodontal disease and systemic diseases has become a hot topic in recent years. This comprehensive book reviews the clinical evidence and biological plausibility of the many systemic diseases that have been associated with periodontitis. The book is edited by Dr. Josefine Hirschfeld and prof. Iain L.C. Chapple from extensive material authored by a wide range of experts in each field.

The authors discuss the mechanisms at play, cite the available literature, and clearly summarize the current knowledge and understanding of the links between periodontitis and:

• diabetes mellitus
• cardiovascular disease
• chronic kidney disease
• inflammatory bowel disease
• rheumatoid arthritis
• respiratory diseases
• pregnancy and fertility
• malignancy
• neurodegenerative diseases
• stress and depression
• autoimmunity

Each chapter critically assesses the existing evidence and provides comprehensive, contemporary and considered insights into the clinical evidence and biological plausibility of each condition, as well as the limitations of existing studies and how these can be overcome in the future.

Table of Contents

Chapter 01. Periodontitis, obesity and diabetes mellitus

Chapter 02. Periodontitis and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Chapter 03. Periodontitis and chronic kidney disease

Chapter 04. Periodontitis and inflammatory bowel disease

Chapter 05. Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis

Chapter 06. Periodontitis and respiratory diseases

Chapter 07. Periodontitis, pregnancy and fertility

Chapter 08. Periodontitis and malignancy

Chapter 09. Periodontitis and neurodegenerative diseases

Chapter 10. Periodontitis, stress and depression

Chapter 11. Periodontitis and autoimmunity

"Periodontitis and Systemic Diseases - Clinical Evidence and Biological Plausibility" is an indispensable reference for clinicians and researchers alike.