The Relationship between Periodontitis and COPD and the Impact of Periodontal Therapy on COPD Outcomes: A Narrative Review

Anitha Subbappa, Sindaghatta Krishnarao Chaya, Komarla Sundararaja Lokesh, Mohammed Kaleem Ullah, Jayaraj Biligere Siddaiah, Nandlal Bhojraj, Padukudru Anand Mahesh

Abstract: A common ailment, chronic bacterial-initiated inflammatory periodontitis is closely related to several systemic diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Similar risk factors, pathophysiology, and bacteria are present in both COPD and periodontitis. Clinical and epidemiological studies have found a strong link between the two illnesses. Severe periodontitis increased the likelihood of developing COPD in a person. Recent research suggests that periodontitis is widespread among COPD patients, and it has been shown that periodontal therapy may improve a number of COPD outcomes. The goal of this review is to determine the relationship between COPD and periodontitis as well as how periodontal therapy affects COPD patients.

Keywords: Periodontitis, COPD, Microbial Colonization, Periodontal therapy, Exacerbations

How to Cite?: Anitha Subbappa, Sindaghatta Krishnarao Chaya, Komarla Sundararaja Lokesh, Mohammed Kaleem Ullah, Jayaraj Biligere Siddaiah, Nandlal Bhojraj, Padukudru Anand Mahesh, "The Relationship between Periodontitis and COPD and the Impact of Periodontal Therapy on COPD Outcomes: A Narrative Review", Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1305-1312, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR231017093832, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR231017093832