Oral health and brain connection: is there any relationship?

I. Converti, A. Palermo, A. Mancini, M.E. Maggiore, G.M. Tartaglia, E. Ferrara, F. Vecchiet, F. Lorusso, A. Scarano, I.R. Bordea, C. Sforza, C. Maspero, M. Farronato, M. G. Cagetti, A. Patano, S. Ceci, A. Corriero, D. Hazballa, A. Gnoni, A. De Giacomo, A. Semjonova, K. Ferati, A. Bexheti-Ferati, M.F. Coscia, R. Del Prete, E. Xhajanka, T. Pustina-Krasniqi, G. Malcangi

Article ID: 6281
Vol 36, Issue 2S3, 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.23812/j.biol.regul.homeost.agents.202236.2S3.19
Received: 9 May 2022; Accepted: 9 May 2022; Available online: 9 May 2022; Issue release: 9 May 2022

Abstract

Several studies reported the association between periodontal diseases, a persistent inflammatory processand other chronic ailments such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus, Alzheimer’s disease andcancer. Although many epidemiologic data support these associations, a cause-and-effect relationship hasnot been established. Numerous articles reporting oral bacteria in samples collected directly from brainabscesses confirmed the association between brain abscess and odontogenic infection. Dental diseases canbe treated with ambulatory care rather than hospitalization and emergency care. Older adults shouldestablish daily oral hygiene care routines during the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease.


Keywords

cognitive performance;oral health;brain connection;attention;Alzheimer’s disease


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