PERIODONTAL MEDICINE: THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PERIODONTAL AND SYSTEMIC HEALTH

This e-book addresses the main risk factors associated with periodontal diseases and their relationship with various systemic conditions, highlighting the importance of Periodontal Medicine as an integrative field between dentistry and general health. The work presents a scientific and didactic approach to the biological mechanisms that connect periodontal inflammation to different systemic diseases, demonstrating that periodontitis is a multifactorial chronic inflammatory condition capable of producing effects beyond the oral cavity. Throughout the content, the interactions between periodontal disease and conditions such as diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, gestational complications, and other systemic inflammatory disorders are discussed. The book explains that inflammatory mediators produced in periodontal tissues, such as interleukins, TNF-α, and C-reactive protein, can reach the systemic circulation, contributing to low-grade inflammatory processes and influencing the progression of several diseases. The work also addresses modifiable risk factors, such as smoking and metabolic alterations, and discusses microbiological, immunological, and behavioral aspects related to the progression of periodontitis. Relevant clinical concepts, prevention strategies, therapeutic implications, and the importance of multidisciplinary care in patient management are also presented. Intended for students and health professionals, the e-book contributes to expanding the understanding of the interrelationship between oral health and systemic health, reinforcing the need for integrated approaches in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of periodontal diseases.