Systemic Disorders Closely Associated with Malocclusion in Late Adolescence: A Review and Perspective

Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Mar 14;19(6):3401. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19063401.

Abstract

Oral diseases such as dental caries and periodontal disease are reported to be associated with various systemic diseases such as heart disease, respiratory disease, diabetes, rheumatism, and metabolic syndrome, thus increasing the importance of prevention and early treatment [...].

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Dental Caries* / complications
  • Dental Caries* / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Malocclusion* / complications
  • Malocclusion* / etiology
  • Metabolic Syndrome* / complications
  • Periodontal Diseases* / complications
  • Periodontal Diseases* / epidemiology