Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Peri-Implantitis

Periodontal pathogens have been linked with increased risk of systemic illness and complications in existing disease. Recently, several articles detailing these findings have been published, emphasizing the importance of the association between periodontitis and systemic health problems. In fact, a recent meta-analysis reports that oral infections have been shown to be associated statistically with mortality. By entering the bloodstream, periodontal pathogens have been shown to increase the risk of cardiovascular and pulmonary disease, and hinder glycemic control in diabetes.