Osteoporosis and Periodontitis are prevalent conditions. Osteoporosis impacts half of the elderly over 65 and periodontal disease affects half of the adult population, there by affecting a large number of populations across the world. The number of patients who suffer from these diseases is expected to increase as the population advances in age. Both are "silent diseases" which cause bone loss mediated by local and systemic factors. They share similar risk factors like increased prevalence with age, smoking, and influence of other diseases or medications that may interfere with healing. They...
Osteoporosis and Periodontitis are prevalent conditions. Osteoporosis impacts half of the elderly over 65 and periodontal disease affects half of the ...