Interaction of periodontal clinical indicators in metabolic syndrome and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: Implications for preventive interventions.

Introduction: The behavior of periodontal clinical indicators in metabolic syndrome (MetS) and fatty liver disease (NAFLD) are not clearly defined. It's even considered that high-risk cases for NAFLD are currently underreported or not identified in a timely manner. The aim of the study is to elucidate the interaction of periodontal clinical indicators in MetS and NAFLD.

Periodontal disease as a predictor of chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage in older adults.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate periodontal disease as a predictor of chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage in older adults.

Methods: A total of 1159 adults aged 65 to 80 years and diagnosed with periodontal disease and CKD (stages 1, 2, and 3) were randomly selected for a cross-sectional study. Periodontal status was assessed using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN) and CKD was staged using the National Kidney Foundation Kidney Disease Outcomes Quality Initiative (NKF-KDOQI) guidelines.

An Unusual Granular Ulcer Secondary Oral Tuberculosis of Vestibule Mandibular Mucosa.

Tuberculosis (TB) is a chronic infectious disease caused by . In the oral cavity, clinical manifestations are considered atypical lesions. The aim of this study was to report an unusual granular ulcer secondary oral TB that does not heal, chronic, had irregular appearance with deep depression of 2 cm in diameter, and was located in buccal mucosa of the premolar area-the left mandibular arch, of a 42-year-old woman.