Periodontitis

    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Periodontitis is a serious gum infection where the gums can pull away from the teeth, bone can be lost, and teeth may loosen or fall out. It is largely preventable and usually the result of poor oral hygiene. In the early stages, it’s known as gingivitis.

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    1. Dental Health Metrics - Ashwini Narendra Jadhav, Surekha Ramrao Rathod, Abhay Pandurang Kolte, Pranjali Vijaykumar BawankarEffect of Aloe vera as a local drug delivery agent in the management of periodontal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysisJ Indian Soc Periodontol.(Sep-Oct 2021)
    2. Dental Health Metrics - Benavides-Reyes C, Cabello I, Magán-Fernández A, Rodríguez-Barranco M, Usta SN, Mesa FClinical effects of probiotics on the treatment of gingivitis and periodontitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC Oral Health.(2025 Apr 4)
    3. Blood glucose - Abdelhaleem IA, Brakat AM, Adayel HM, Asla MM, Rizk MA, Aboalfetoh AYThe effects of resveratrol on glycemic control and cardiometabolic parameters in patients with T2DM: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Med Clin (Barc).(2022-Jun-24)