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September 20, 2025Journal of Clinical MedicineOpen Access

Is Periodontal Inflammation Associated with Liver Cirrhosis? A Cross-Sectional Study

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GRGoran RinčićMRMarija RoguljićNRNives Rinčić

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Cross-sectional analysis shows worse periodontal health in liver cirrhosis patients, suggesting implications for systemic health.

Key Points

  • A higher prevalence of periodontitis was found in liver cirrhosis patients compared to controls, indicating a potential association.
  • Logistic regression identified alcohol consumption and the Periodontal Inflamed Surface Area as independent predictors of liver cirrhosis.
  • The study involved 100 participants, with a median MELD score of 16 indicating the severity of liver disease.
  • Severe forms of periodontitis were seen in 92% of liver cirrhosis patients, highlighting the connection between these conditions.

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Rinčić et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d438ff713b0b5dfea785dchttps://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14186616
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