Title : Oral pulmonary axis: Evaluating the role of periodontal treatment in COPD management
Abstract:
Background: Periodontitis, a chronic inflammatory disease caused by complex interactions between host immune responses, bacterial infections, and environmental factors such as smoking, has been associated with various systemic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Materials and method: This prospective cohort study investigates the interplay between periodontitis severity and the frequency and severity of COPD exacerbations. A total of 199 COPD patients were enrolled and participants with moderate COPD with 50 participants receiving comprehensive periodontal therapy and 25 receiving standard dental hygiene practices. The study measured periodontal health parameters and Acute exacerbations of COPD over a 12-month period.
Results: Indicate that comprehensive periodontal therapy significantly improves periodontal health, reduces systemic inflammation, and potentially lowers COPD exacerbation frequency. This research emphasizes the importance of periodontal management as part of a multidisciplinary approach to improve the quality of life and clinical outcomes for COPD patients.
