• 1. Jin Jiang Outpatient Department, West China Hospital of Stomotology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610066, P. R. China;
  • 2. Department of Neurology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
  • 3. Nursing Department, West China Hospital of Stomotology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, P. R. China;
LIU Fan, Email: samotj@163.com
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Periodontal disease is a common chronic infectious disease targeting the connective tissue supporting the dentition. In recent years, the research on periodontal disease and cerebral infarction has been increasing. However, the causal relationship between periodontal disease and cerebral infarction remains unclear. Periodontal disease may be associated with atherosclerosis, which is one of the major causes of cerebral infarction. Regular dental care can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Therefore, investigating the above association and its underlying mechanisms is of great clinical significance, which may help clinicians to make appropriate treatment and prevention measures. In this paper, the research progress and possible mechanism of the relationship between periodontal disease and cerebral infarction were reviewed.

Citation: TAN Xiaofeng, WANG Changyi, LIU Fan. Research progress on the association between periodontal disease and cerebral infarction. West China Medical Journal, 2021, 36(6): 812-815. doi: 10.7507/1002-0179.202105047 Copy

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