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Diseases

Oral health associated with incident diabetes but not other chronic diseases: A register-based cohort study

Periodontitis and dental caries are common chronic oral infectious diseases characterized by chronic inflammation, and their progressions are influenced by multiple factors. Periodontitis is associated with an increased risk for several chronic systemic diseases, such as diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and…

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Clinical outcomes of dental implants in patients with and without a history of periodontitis: A 20-year prospective study

Clinical outcomes of dental implants in patients with and without a history of periodontitis: A 20-year prospective study

There are only limited long-term data about implants in periodontally compromised patients. This study presents the 20-year clinical results of implants placed in partially edentulous patients previously treated for periodontitis compared with periodontally healthy patients (PHP). Material and Methods  The original…

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