Is There a Link between COVID-19 Infection, Periodontal Disease and Acute Myocardial Infarction?
Both periodontal disease and atherosclerosis are chronic disorders with an inflammatory substrate that leads to alteration of the host’s immune response. In PD, inflammation is responsible for bone tissue destruction, while in atherosclerosis, it leads to atheromatous plaque formation. These modific...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-10-01
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Series: | Life |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/11/10/1050 |