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. 2009 May;13(2):90-6.
doi: 10.4103/0972-124X.55841.

Osteoporosis: "A risk factor for periodontitis"

Rekha Rani Koduganti  1 , Chandana Gorthi, P Veerendranath Reddy, N Sandeep
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Osteoporosis: "A risk factor for periodontitis"

Rekha Rani Koduganti et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2009 May.

Abstract

Aging is one of the major health challenges today. Most of the diseases related to aging, lead to significantly increased morbidity and mortality and higher public expenditure of funds. The interconnection between socio-economic conditions and social vulnerability is reflected in precarious states of health with prominence of high rates of osteoporosis and periodontal disease.Both these diseases have been highlighted in public health because of the impact caused by bone fracture and tooth loss. Thus, the elderly could help live a healthier and more meaningful life with the prevention of these diseases.

Keywords: Osteoporosis; osteopenia; periodontal attachment loss; prevention; risk factors.

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