Periodontal inflammation indices in association to systemic diseases

Periodontal inflammation indices may support the assessment of periodontitis as a contributor to systemic inflammatory burden. Although high-quality evidence is limited, periodontal therapy may represent a non-pharmacological adjunct in the management of certain systemic inflammatory diseases. Consequently, it may be worthwhile for various medical disciplines, researchers, and professional organisations to engage in comprehensive discourse and issue official statements concerning periodontal therapy as a primary and secondary prevention for systemic diseases.