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Review
. 2023 Nov 2;10(11):1274.
doi: 10.3390/bioengineering10111274.

Ageing and Inflammation: What Happens in Periodontium?

Luying Zhu  1 , Zhongyuan Tang  1 , Renjie Hu  1 , Min Gu  1 , Yanqi Yang  1
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Review

Ageing and Inflammation: What Happens in Periodontium?

Luying Zhu et al. Bioengineering (Basel). .

Abstract

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease with a high incidence and severity in the elderly population, making it a significant public health concern. Ageing is a primary risk factor for the development of periodontitis, exacerbating alveolar bone loss and leading to tooth loss in the geriatric population. Despite extensive research, the precise molecular mechanisms underlying the relationship between ageing and periodontitis remain elusive. Understanding the intricate mechanisms that connect ageing and inflammation may help reveal new therapeutic targets and provide valuable options to tackle the challenges encountered by the rapidly expanding global ageing population. In this review, we highlight the latest scientific breakthroughs in the pathways by which inflammaging mediates the decline in periodontal function and triggers the onset of periodontitis. We also provide a comprehensive overview of the latest findings and discuss potential avenues for future research in this critical area of investigation.

Keywords: ageing; inflammaging; inflammation; periodontitis.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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The interplay of factors associated with ageing and inflammation in the development of periodontitis.
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