Periodontal disease and erectile dysfunction: Is there a direct association?

Authors

  • Rafael Alberto Claveria Clark Clínica Estomatológica Provincial Docente “Mártires del Moncada”, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba.
  • Katiuska Rodríguez Guerrero Clínica Estomatológica “José Luis Tassende”, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
  • Maritza Peña Sisto Hospital General Docente “Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Alfonso”, Santiago de Cuba, Cuba

Keywords:

periodontitis, periodontal disease, erectile dysfunction, endothelial dysfunction, vascular diseases, atherosclerosis.

Abstract

The periodontal disease is mainly caused by bacterial infections located in the gum and the structures supporting the tooth (ligament and alveolar bone) that destroy progressively these soft and hard tissues, which leads to teeth mobility and, as time passes by, the lost of teeth.  It has been established during the last years that the periodontal affection is associated to the vascular atherosclerosis, and this, in turn, to the erectile dysfunction.  Although this strong association is not very well-known yet, there is evidence to support it and some of the pathophysiological mechanisms involved have been stated: systemic inflammation, molecular mimicry, bacteremia and vascular infection due to periodontal pathogen agents.  Due to the importance of this health condition and the few studies about this topic in Cuba, we decided to carry out this work, where the main aspects related to the topic are exposed.

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2015-11-09

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Claveria Clark RA, Rodríguez Guerrero K, Peña Sisto M. Periodontal disease and erectile dysfunction: Is there a direct association?. MEDISAN [Internet]. 2015 Nov. 9 [cited 2025 Sep. 11];19(11). Available from: https://medisan.sld.cu/index.php/san/article/view/416

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Vol. 19 No. 11 (2015): Medisan

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