The Oral-Hepatic Axis: Epidemiological and Mechanistic Links Between Periodontal and Liver Diseases.

Studies show associations between periodontitis and various liver diseases including fatty liver disease and cirrhosis, potentially through mechanisms involving bacterial products, systemic inflammation, and microbial translocation affecting the liver; however, causal relationships and whether periodontal treatment improves liver outcomes remain unclear.

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