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Home Comprehensive General Dental Care in Ithaca, NY for the Adult and Child. Including: Preventive, Restorative (Including Cosmetic Restorations), Prosthetic (fixed, removable, and implants), Endodontic (root canals), Tooth Whitening, Occlusal Rehabilitation, Limited Orthodontics and Periodontal Care. |
Cholesterol monitoring for periodontal patients? A study in the Journal of Lipid Research (December 2005, pages 2752-2760) suggests that changes in the plasma lipoprotien profile of people with severe periodontitis may contribute to a higher risk of heart disease of stroke. Generalized aggressive periodontitis was related to elevated levels of small-dense LDL, which is associated with a three to six-fold increased risk for heart disease and stroke. The study indicates that the plasma lipoprotein profiles of periodontal patients should be monitored for changes. |
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