Periodontitis and Insulin Resistance: Casual or Causal Relationship?
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
;
: 404-411, 2012.
Article
in English
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| ID: wpr-184815
ABSTRACT
Insulin resistance (IR) is now considered as a chronic and low level inflammatory condition. It is closely related to altered glucose tolerance, hypertriglyceridemia, abdominal obesity, and coronary heart disease. IR is accompanied by the increase in the levels of inflammatory cytokines like interleukin-1 and 6, tumor necrosis factor-alpha. These inflammatory cytokines also play a crucial part in pathogenesis and progression of insulin resistance. Periodontitis is the commonest of oral diseases, affecting tooth investing tissues. Pro-inflammatory cytokines are released in the disease process of periodontitis. Periodontitis can be attributed with exacerbation of IR. Data in the literature supports a "two way relationship" between diabetes and periodontitis. Periodontitis is asymptomatic in the initial stages of disease process and it often escapes diagnosis. This review presents the blurred nexus between periodontitis and IR, underlining the pathophysiology of the insidious link. The knowledge of the association between periodontitis and IR can be valuable in planning effectual treatment modalities for subjects with altered glucose homeostasis and diabetics. Presently, the studies supporting this association are miniscule. Further studies are mandatory to substantiate the role of periodontitis in the deterioration of IR.
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Main subject:
Periodontitis
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Tooth
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United Nations
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Insulin Resistance
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Carbonates
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Hypertriglyceridemia
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Cytokines
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Interleukin-1
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Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha
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Resin Cements
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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