Osteoporosis Vs Periodontal Disease

Is there a connection between postmenopausal osteoporosis and periodontal disease? Osteoporosis and periodontal disease are two major health problems of the geriatric population. Periodontal disease is increasing every day, women with postmenopausal osteoporosis have a higher risk for developing this condition. The social and financial costs of tooth loss are very common among this population. “Osteoporosis Affects more than 20 million people and cause nearly two million fractures per year, most of which are women” (Juluri, R., Prashanth, et al. 2015). Periodontal disease is the top leading factor of tooth loss each day. On average, one out of every two Americans are diagnosed with periodontal disease (“Periodontology,” 2012). Osteoporosis is a systemic disease involving loss of bone …show more content…
et al. 2013). Periodontal disease is a chronic destructive disease which can occur in children, adults, and the elderly population. When periodontal tissue damage occurs over time, there is a loss of alveolar bone. Scientific articles proved that postmenopausal osteoporosis leads to periodontal disease. In patients who have postmenopausal osteoporosis they are a greater risk of developing periodontal disease which is an irreversible condition. If they could find a solution for postmenopausal osteoporosis then they would not be at risk for developing periodontal disease. “The Relationship Between Postmenopausal Osteoporosis and Periodontal Disease,” included a review of 17 full- text articles. In the 17 studies, 11 showed a positive relationship between osteoporosis and periodontal disease. In the other six remaining studies found no significant relationship between the two. The data showed that there is a greater propensity to lose alveolar bone in subjects with osteoporosis, especially in subjects with already existing periodontitis. (Esfahanian, V., Shamami, M.S., & Shamami, M.S