Nikesh Moolya*

Department of Periodontics, Yeshwantrao Chavan Memorial Medical and Rural Foundation Dental College, India

*Corresponding Author: Nikesh Moolya, Department of Periodontics, Yeshwantrao Chavan Memorial Medical and Rural Foundation Dental College, India.

Received: July 05, 2021; Published: September 01, 2021

Citation: Nikesh Moolya. “COVID-19 and Periodontal Disease". Acta Scientific Dental Sciences 5.10 (2021): 01-02.

  Periodontal disease can cause gingival inflammation, bleeding from gums, bad breath, and if left untreated could lead to tooth mobility and tooth loss. The latest findings from the AAP and the CDC and Prevention have estimated that up to half of adults aged 30 years and above in US have some forms of periodontal problems. Since the last few years, numerous trials have shown the existence of a two-way relationships between periodontal disease and systemic conditions. There is also emerging evidence regarding interrelationship between COVID-19 and periodontal disease.

  Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is a viral strain from a severe form of acute respiratory syndrome related coronavirus known as member of the Coronaviridae. Current concepts suggest that increase in release of interleukins from host cells called as the cytokine storm, has strong relationship with disease progression in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This respiratory tract infection has till now resulted in over 18 crore confirmed cases and almost 39 lakh deaths as of June 30^th, 2021.

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