Monica Lamba, Dr. Aditya Sinha, Dr. Jithendra K.D., Dr. Shailinder Singh Chauhan

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VOLUME-5, ISSUE-12

ARTICULATION OF ALZHEIMER S DISEASE WITH PERIODONTAL DISEASES

Monica Lamba, Dr. Aditya Sinha, Dr. Jithendra K.D.,

Dr. Shailinder Singh Chauhan

1. Post Graduate Student, Dept of Periodontics & Oral Implantology

2. Senior Lecturer, Dept of Periodontics & Oral Implantology

3. Professor and Head of Department, Dept of Periodontics & Oral Implantology

4. Reader, Dept of Periodontics & Oral Implantology

1, 2, 3, 4. KD Dental College & Hospital, Mathura

ABSTRACT

Alzheimer’s disease is the unrivalled cause and commonest form of dementia. The exact etiology and pathophysiologic mechanism of Alzheimer’s disease is still not fully understood. However it is hypothesized that, neuro inflammation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s disease. Subjects, particularly in the geriatric category should be strongly motivated and frequent visits for periodontal maintenance should be duly emphasized. The dental professional and neurologist need to co-ordinate consistently regarding the methodical management of geriatric patients.

Keywords: Alzheimerâ€™s disease, antioxidants, periodontal diseases

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