Eubiosis and dysbiosis in periodontitis-related systemic diseases.

Periodontal dysbiosis is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, neurodegenerative and rheumatoid diseases through mechanisms including bacteremia and chronic inflammation; specific oral pathogens may trigger these systemic effects.

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