Loesche W J
Microbiology and Immunology School of Medicine, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.
Compend Contin Educ Dent. 2000 Jun;21(6):463-6, 468, 470 passim; quiz 484.
Poor oral hygiene that leads to dental infections could contribute to adverse medical outcomes such as cardiovascular disease. Twelve studies of varying degrees of design rigor have associated dental conditions, such as periodontal disease, missing teeth, and edentulousness, with either coronary heart disease or a cerebral vascular accident. Six of the studies were longitudinal so that the demonstration of the oral health parameters as significant predictors of the cardiovascular event would elevate the dental parameter to the status of a risk factor. Because dental diseases (especially periodontal disease) are treatable, the dental component is a modifiable risk factor; therefore, maintaining good oral health should receive the highest priority for a healthy life.
导致牙齿感染的口腔卫生不良可能会导致诸如心血管疾病等不良医疗后果。十二项设计严谨程度各异的研究已将诸如牙周病、牙齿缺失和无牙等牙齿状况与冠心病或脑血管意外联系起来。其中六项研究是纵向研究，因此将口腔健康参数证明为心血管事件的重要预测指标会将牙齿参数提升到风险因素的地位。由于牙齿疾病（尤其是牙周病）是可治疗的，牙齿因素是一个可改变的风险因素；因此，保持良好的口腔健康应成为健康生活的首要任务。
