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Causal Effects of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus on Chronic Periodontitis and the Mediating Role of Oxidative Stress: Evidence From Mendelian Randomization and Mediation Analysis.

Oral diseases · Kong M, Tsoi JKH, Li K, Yiu CKY · 2026-07-27

Genetic analysis found type 2 diabetes modestly increases chronic periodontitis risk, with uric acid identified as a potential mediator, though its role appears complex and requires further investigation.

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