ORAL HEALTH – A GATEWAY TO PULMONARY HEALTH- A REVIEW

Ankita Garg*, Aditya Sinha, Shailendra Singh Chauhan, Satendra Sharma, Deepika, Gaurav Jain

ABSTRACT

Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease which is characterized by inflammation of the periodontium resulting in destruction of supporting structures of teeth and bone loss. Various researches and studies have shown association of periodontitis and pulmonary diseases, the major factor causing lung infection is aspiration of oral pathogens or colonization of respiratory pathogens into oral mucosa. So, if pulmonary health is related to periodontitis, it is advisable to implement oral hygiene measures and periodontal treatment to keep respiratory health in check or as a supportive treatment to medical management of pulmonary diseases. The present article briefly reviews pathogenesis, risk factors and dental interventions which are taken for pulmonary patients for an effective oral health care.

Keywords: Periodontitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary disease, Pneumonia, Asthma, Covid, Dental Management.