Published on June 6, 2019

Patients with at least one sign of metabolic syndrome may be at an increased risk for tooth loss, according to the findings of a recent study. The research is the latest to link periodontal and systemic health.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors associated with an increased risk for diabetes, periodontitis, and cardiovascular disease. The new research demonstrates that the condition may also be related to tooth loss, particularly for women and those in late middle age.