Metabolic Syndrome and Periodontitis-From Shared Mechanisms to Interdisciplinary Care: A Narrative Review of Clinical Evidence.

Metabolic syndrome and periodontitis share inflammatory and metabolic pathways and show bidirectional associations; non-surgical periodontal treatment modestly improves glycemic control, supporting integrated screening and interdisciplinary management of both conditions.

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