The association between hyperlipidemia and periodontal infection
Joint Authors
Hagh, Leila Golpasand
Zakavi, Faramarz
Hajizadeh, Fatimah
Saleki, Morteza
Source
Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal
Issue
Vol. 16, Issue 12 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-12-31
Country of Publication
United Arab Emirates
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Background : Periodontitis is a local chronic inflammatory condition of the supporting structures of the teeth resulting from a dental plaque biofilm attached to teeth surfaces.
Recent studies have indicated that this oral disease may have effects on systemic health.
Objectives : The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between periodontitis and hyperlipidemia.
Patients and Methods: This case-control study was conducted in Iran during March 2011.
In this case-control study, levels of serum lipids in 45 subjects with periodontitis were measured and compared with 45 age, gender and body mass index (BMI) matched controls.
Data were analyzed using student t-test and chi-square test with P < 0.05 as the limit of significance.
Results : Mean values of total cholesterol (CHL) (periodontitis group = 218.11 ± 29.77, control group = 162.31 ± 48.24) and triglycerides (TG) (periodontitis group = 209.77 ± 44.30, control group = 125.60 ± 44.16) were significantly higher in the periodontitis group (P < 0.001).
High-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels were higher in the case group, but this difference was not statistically significant.
Frequency of pathological values of CHL and TG were significantly higher in cases compared with the controls (P = 0.002 and P = 0.015, respectively).
Conclusions : This study indicates that hyperlipidemia may be associated with periodontal disease in healthy individuals; yet whether periodontitis causes an increase in levels of plasma lipids or whether hyperlipidemia is a risk factor for periodontal infection and cardiovascular disease, it needs further investigations.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hagh, Leila Golpasand& Zakavi, Faramarz& Hajizadeh, Fatimah& Saleki, Morteza. 2014. The association between hyperlipidemia and periodontal infection. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal،Vol. 16, no. 12, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hagh, Leila Golpasand…[et al.]. The association between hyperlipidemia and periodontal infection. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Vol. 16, no. 12 (Dec. 2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-441790
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hagh, Leila Golpasand& Zakavi, Faramarz& Hajizadeh, Fatimah& Saleki, Morteza. The association between hyperlipidemia and periodontal infection. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal. 2014. Vol. 16, no. 12, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-441790
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 4
Record ID
BIM-441790