Periodontitis and the incidence of metabolic syndrome: An 8-year longitudinal study of an adult Japanese cohort.

Mizuki Saito Yoshihiro ShimazakiSaori YoshiiHideo Takeyama

Published in: Journal of clinical periodontology (2023)

Individuals with periodontitis had a significantly higher risk of MetS onset, possibly due to the influence of periodontitis on abdominal obesity and hyperglycaemia.

Keyphrases

metabolic syndrome
insulin resistance
weight loss
cardiovascular risk factors
skeletal muscle
physical activity
adipose tissue
body mass index