Periodontal Disease and Alzheimer’s: Insights from a Systematic Literature Network Analysis - 21/11/24
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This study investigated the relationship between periodontal disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through a Systematic Literature Network Analysis (SLNA), combining bibliometric analysis with a Systematic Literature Review (SLR). Analyzing 328 documents from 2000 to 2023, we utilized the Bibliometrix R-package for multiple bibliometric analysis. The SLR primarily centered on the 47 most globally cited papers, highlighting influential research. Our study reveals a positive correlation between Periodontal Disease (PD) and Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), grounded in both biological plausibility and a comprehensive review of the literature, yet the exact causal relationship remains a subject of ongoing scientific investigation. We conducted a detailed analysis of the two main pathways by which PD could contribute to brain inflammation: (a) the Inflammatory Cascade, and (b) Microbial Involvement. The results of our SLNA emphasize the importance of oral health in reducing Alzheimer’s risk, suggesting that managing periodontal health could be an integral part of Alzheimer’s prevention and treatment strategies. The insights from this SLNA pave the way for future research and clinical practices, underscoring the necessity of interdisciplinary methods in both the investigation and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s. Furthermore, our study presents a prospective research roadmap to support ongoing advancement in this field.
Il testo completo di questo articolo è disponibile in PDF.Key words : Alzheimer Disease, periodontal disease, oral health, neurodegenerative diseases, bibliometrics
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Data collection: Alice Villar. Data analysis and interpretation: Alice Villar and João Cossatis. Drafting the article: Alice Villar. Critical revision of the article: Stefania Paladini and João Cossatis. Final approval of the version to be published: Alice Villar, Stefania Paladini and João Cossatis |
Vol 11 - N° 4
P. 1148-1165 - Agosto 2024 Ritorno al numeroBenvenuto su EM|consulte, il riferimento dei professionisti della salute.