Inter-relationships between rheumatoid arthritis and peridontal disease
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2003
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Mercado, F.
Marshall, R.
Bartold, P.
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Journal of Clinical Periodontology, 2003; 30(9):761-772
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F. B. Mercado, R. I. Marshall and P. M. Bartold
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This review considers the considerable similarities between periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). While the etiology of these two diseases may differ, the underlying pathogenic mechanisms are remarkably similar and it is possible that individuals manifesting both periodontitis and RA may suffer from a unifying underlying systemic dysregulation of the inflammatory response. In light of these findings, the implications for the use of disease-modifying medications in the management of these two chronic inflammatory conditions is apparent. Further longitudinal studies and medication-based intervention studies are required to determine just how closely these two conditions are allied.
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Copyright © 2003 Blackwell Munksgaard