Effects of long-term alcohol consumption on the risk of periodontitis disease: Literature review

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Literature review reveals significant links between alcohol consumption and periodontal disease, suggesting immune system impairment.

Long-term alcohol consumption increases the risk of periodontitis, highlighting its role as a significant risk factor.
The study identifies impaired neutrophil phagocytosis and altered immune responses as key mechanisms linking alcohol and periodontitis.
Assessment through a literature review found that alcohol can reduce monocyte inflammatory cytokine production, aiding bacterial proliferation.
Further exploration is needed to understand the long-term effects of alcohol on the development of periodontitis over time.

Ramadhani et al. (2025) studied this question.

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