Relationship between the risk of breast cancer and periodontal disease: a case-control study.

ABSTRACT: Periodontal disease affects individuals' quality of life across economic, social, and psychological dimensions. Without timely and appropriate treatment, it can lead to tooth loss. This disease is potentially associated with certain types of cancer. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between periodontal disease and the risk of breast cancer. This study examined 200 women with breast cancer and 200 healthy women over the age of 35. Age and gender were matched between the case and control groups. A questionnaire was completed for all participants, which included epidemiological indicators such as age, gender, smoking status, alcohol consumption, socio-economic and educational status, body mass index (BMI), family history of breast cancer, age at menarche, age at menopa

SUBMITTER: Abolhasani-Zadeh F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11947191 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature