The impact of dental disease on mortality in patients with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis

The impact of dental disease on mortality in patients with asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis

BACKGROUND: Dental status and oral hygiene are associated with progression of atherosclerosis in patients with carotid stenosis. It remains unclear whether dental disease is a risk factor for mortality in these patients.We evaluated the bearing of dental disease on mortality among patients with...

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Main Authors: M Hoke, T Schillinger, W Mlekusch, O Wagner, E Minar, M Schillinger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2011-07-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
carotid atherosclerosis
dental disease
mortality
oral hygiene
screening
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1322

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