Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which contribute significantly to global morbidity, are largely preventable through behavioral changes. As with other NCDs, periodontitis is associated with modifiable risk factors such as smoking and stress and is linked to multiple adverse health outcomes through...
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| author | Charlotte Cheuk Kwan Chan Alice Kit Ying Chan Chun Hung Chu Yiu Cheung Tsang |
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| description | Non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which contribute significantly to global morbidity, are largely preventable through behavioral changes. As with other NCDs, periodontitis is associated with modifiable risk factors such as smoking and stress and is linked to multiple adverse health outcomes through a shared pathway of chronic systemic inflammation. While the health benefits of physical activity have been widely promoted in public health and extensively studied for other systemic conditions, its impact on periodontal health has only recently started to gain attention. This article critically evaluates the current literature on the relationship between physical activity and periodontitis. While cross-sectional studies have shown an inverse association between physical activity levels and periodontitis risk in the general population, clinical oral health surveys of elite athletes with high levels of physical activity have nonetheless revealed poor periodontal conditions. Although causality has not been determined, physical activity could positively impact periodontitis directly, by reducing inflammatory biomarkers, and indirectly, through its modulatory effects on insulin sensitivity, obesity, bone density, stress, and other health promoting behaviors. Given the importance of risk factor control during initial periodontal therapy, understanding the role of physical activity as a potential behavioral risk modifier is paramount. The findings of this review provide an evidence-based overview of how physical activity could influence periodontitis. There is a need for longitudinal cohort studies to verify the temporality of the reported associations and exclude confounders, while interventions are needed to assess the efficacy of physical activity on periodontal treatment outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-66e513aa7af24a0c88944dba8d8d8a442023-11-14T02:33:37ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Oral Health2673-48422023-11-01410.3389/froh.2023.12664621266462Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal diseaseCharlotte Cheuk Kwan ChanAlice Kit Ying ChanChun Hung ChuYiu Cheung TsangNon-communicable diseases (NCDs), which contribute significantly to global morbidity, are largely preventable through behavioral changes. As with other NCDs, periodontitis is associated with modifiable risk factors such as smoking and stress and is linked to multiple adverse health outcomes through a shared pathway of chronic systemic inflammation. While the health benefits of physical activity have been widely promoted in public health and extensively studied for other systemic conditions, its impact on periodontal health has only recently started to gain attention. This article critically evaluates the current literature on the relationship between physical activity and periodontitis. While cross-sectional studies have shown an inverse association between physical activity levels and periodontitis risk in the general population, clinical oral health surveys of elite athletes with high levels of physical activity have nonetheless revealed poor periodontal conditions. Although causality has not been determined, physical activity could positively impact periodontitis directly, by reducing inflammatory biomarkers, and indirectly, through its modulatory effects on insulin sensitivity, obesity, bone density, stress, and other health promoting behaviors. Given the importance of risk factor control during initial periodontal therapy, understanding the role of physical activity as a potential behavioral risk modifier is paramount. The findings of this review provide an evidence-based overview of how physical activity could influence periodontitis. There is a need for longitudinal cohort studies to verify the temporality of the reported associations and exclude confounders, while interventions are needed to assess the efficacy of physical activity on periodontal treatment outcomes.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2023.1266462/fullphysical activityperiodontitismodifiable risk factorperiodontal diseaseelite athletegeneral public |
| spellingShingle | Charlotte Cheuk Kwan Chan Alice Kit Ying Chan Chun Hung Chu Yiu Cheung Tsang Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease Frontiers in Oral Health physical activity periodontitis modifiable risk factor periodontal disease elite athlete general public |
| title | Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease |
| title_full | Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease |
| title_fullStr | Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease |
| title_full_unstemmed | Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease |
| title_short | Physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease |
| title_sort | physical activity as a modifiable risk factor for periodontal disease |
| topic | physical activity periodontitis modifiable risk factor periodontal disease elite athlete general public |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2023.1266462/full |
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