Antibodies against Periodontal Microorganisms and Cognition in Older Adults.

Anwar T MerchantF YiN P VidanapathiranaM LohmanJ ZhangR D Newman-NorlundJ Fridriksson

Published in: JDR clinical and translational research (2022)

IgG antibodies against periodontal microorganisms were associated with lower cognition among adults 60 years and older previously undiagnosed with cognitive impairment. Periodontal disease may predict cognition among older adults.

Keyphrases

mild cognitive impairment
cognitive impairment
white matter
physical activity
middle aged
community dwelling