Periodontitis is associated with altered brain structure and function in normal cognition middle-aged and elderly individuals.

Xiaoshu LiYufei TaoHui LiZiang HuangYuqing LiZiwen GaoWanqiu ZhuXiaohu LiYongqiang Yu

Published in: Journal of periodontal research (2023)

Our results demonstrate that periodontitis is associated with widespread changes in brain structure and function among middle-aged and elderly adults without signs of cognitive decline, which might be a potential risk factor for brain damage.

Keyphrases

cognitive decline
white matter
resting state
mild cognitive impairment
functional connectivity
cerebral ischemia
multiple sclerosis
oxidative stress
community dwelling
risk assessment
brain injury
climate change
subarachnoid hemorrhage