Respiratory disease and the role of oral bacteria

The relationship between oral health and systemic conditions, including the association between poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, and respiratory disease, has been increasingly debated over recent decades. A considerable number of hypotheses have sought to explain the possible role of oral bac...

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Published inJournal of oral microbiology Vol. 2; no. 1; pp. 5811 - 6
Main Authors Gomes-Filho, Isaac S., Passos, Johelle S., Seixas da Cruz, Simone
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Taylor & Francis 2010
CoAction Publishing
Taylor & Francis Group
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nosocomial pneumonia
oral biofilm
oral hygiene
periodontitis
pulmonary infection
Systemic Disease and Oral Bacteria
nosocomial pneumonia
oral biofilm
oral hygiene
pulmonary infection
periodontitis
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Summary:The relationship between oral health and systemic conditions, including the association between poor oral hygiene, periodontal disease, and respiratory disease, has been increasingly debated over recent decades. A considerable number of hypotheses have sought to explain the possible role of oral bacteria in the pathogenesis of respiratory diseases, and some clinical and epidemiological studies have found results favoring such an association. This review discusses the effect of oral bacteria on respiratory disease, briefly introduces the putative biological mechanisms involved, and the main factors that could contribute to this relationship. It also describes the role of oral care for individuals who are vulnerable to respiratory infections.
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ISSN:2000-2297
2000-2297
DOI:10.3402/jom.v2i0.5811