METABOLIC SYNDROMES AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE

Abstract

Hardly a day goes by in the world of dentistry without some mention of oral systemic relationship.
Many studies have been done to find the impact of systemic diseases on oral health and found that
there is an association between Diabetes, Obesity and Periodontal disease. Furthermore systemic
disorders have been found to have a direct effect on periodontal tissues and these represent the
periodontal manifestations of systemic disease. Metabolic syndrome is a group of inter-related
metabolic abnormalities which increases the risk of cardio vascular morbidity and mortality. So it is
important for a dentist to be updated on oral systemic relationship to implement appropriate plans
for its prevention and treatment. In this article definition, pathogenesis, about the components of
metabolic syndrome and its association with periodontal disease has been reviewed.