Periodontal diseases and coronary artery disease: epidemiological links, pathogenic mechanisms and prospects for comorbidity integrated management.

Periodontal and coronary artery disease share overlapping risk factors and may be linked through multiple mechanisms including bacterial translocation, systemic inflammation, and shared genetic susceptibility, though direct causality remains unclear. Standard periodontal therapy may reduce inflammation and improve vascular function, suggesting potential benefit from integrated cardiostomatological management.

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