Association between Diabetic Retinopathy and Chronic Periodontitis—A Cross-Sectional Study
Periodontal disease (PD), a chronic inflammatory condition characterized by destruction of the supporting tissues of the teeth, increases the risk of complications in diabetics. Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a microvascular complication of prolonged hyperglycaemia. There appears to be a similarity in...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-11-01
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| Series: | Medical Sciences |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3271/6/4/104 |