Relation between periodontal disease and arterial stiffness.

Background And Objective: Periodontal disease has been described as playing a role in the atherosclerosis process, and its relation with intimal thickness and vascular endothelial function (EF) has been investigated. The present study sought to determine whether there are differences in parameters of arterial stiffness and EF between patients with and without severe periodontal disease (SPD).

Material And Methods: Patients referred to the School of Dentistry University of Buenos Aires, were assessed.