Propinquity between Anemia and Periodontitis - A Review article.

Dr. K.T.Magesh; Dr. M.Sathya Kumar; Dr.A.Sivachandran; Dr. R.Aravindhan; Aswath V; Gokul Prasad K.M

Volume : VII, Issue : IX, September - 2018

Propinquity between Anemia and Periodontitis - A Review article.

Dr. K. T. Magesh, Dr. M. Sathya Kumar, Dr. A. Sivachandran, Dr. R. Aravindhan, Aswath V, Gokul Prasad K. M

Abstract :

Anemia is a state of low level of hemoglobin in blood below the reference range appropriate for age and sex. About 24.8% of world population is affected with anemia. Periodontitis is an inflammatory condition of periodontium- the supporting structure of tooth. It has been reported that 95% of Indian population were suffering from periodontal problem. There are various studies proving that anemia is discern with periodontitis. Though there are controversial thoughts to this and also have proof for their controversies, many studies with follow up have proven that anemic patients after periodontal management showed significant increase in their blood parameters. Some also prove that blood values decrease with increase in severity of periodontitis. Though there is controversial thought of iron deficiency anemia related to periodontitis, anemia of chronic disease (ACD) which is �the anemia occurring in chronic infections, inflammatory conditions or neoplastic disorders that is not caused by marrow deficiencies or other diseases, and occurring despite the presence of adequate iron stores and vitamins� is proven to be related to periodontitis of various severity grading. Thus a kosher oral hygiene in preventing periodontal inflammation and management of the periodontal problem plays an important role in controlling anemia, thus giving a better life to live in.