Osteoporosis and Periodontitis: The Bi-Directional Link

Review Article | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2694-0248/028

Osteoporosis and Periodontitis: The Bi-Directional Link

  • Sagar Chaudhari 1
  • Sharayu Dhande 2*
  • Sheetal Ajit Jangale 2
  • Ajit Govind Jangale 3
  • Sangeeta Muglikar 3

1 Orthopaedic Surgeon,Private Practitioner Mumbai, Maharashtra.
2 Department of Periodontology AND Oral Implantology M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune.
3 Pedodontist and Preventive Dentist Private Practitioner.
4Assistant Professor dr Vasanat Rao Pawar Medical College, Nashik.
5Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune.

*Corresponding Author: Sharayu Dhande, Department of Periodontology AND Oral Implantology M A Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune.

Citation: Sagar Chaudhari, Sharayu Dhande, Sheetal Ajit Jangale, Ajit Govind Jangale (2022). Osteoporosis and Periodontitis: The Bi-Directional Link. J. Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma Care, 4(2); DOI:10.31579/2694-0248/028

Copyright: © 2022 Sharayu Dhande, This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

Received: 10 January 2022 | Accepted: 20 January 2022 | Published: 17 February 2022

Keywords: osteoporosis; periodontitis; periodontal disease; tooth loss; fragility fractures; menopause; hormonal replacement therapy

Abstract

Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease elicited by a complex of bacterial species, variety of risk factors, bacterial plaque, calculus that interact with host tissues causing the release of a broad array of inflammatory mediators, cytokines, chemokines some of which lead to destruction of the periodontal structures, leading to tooth mobility. Osteoporosis and Osteopenia are the conditions that represent the mineral content of the bone. In addition, aspects of bone composition and structure that may not be captured by bone mineral density measurements, such as bone size and geometry, and bone structure and material, contribute to increased bone fragility. Periodontitis as well as osteoporosis could also be risk factors for each other and have a impact that requires mutual concomitant management. An interventional approach is emerging with complex treatment options. Prevention and management of both of these diseases require interdisciplinary approaches and warrant future well-controlled longitudinal and interventional studies for evidence-based clinical guidelines. 

Introduction

Increasing life expectancy and popularity of dental implants, surgeons face a larger number of osteoporotic patients who require bone augmentation. [1] In addition, the combination of risk factors such as age, menopause, race, genetics, calcium intake, family history, medications and physical activity contribute to osteoporosis. [2-5]

Remodeling of bone in these units is important not only for maintaining bone mass, but also to repair microdamage, to prevent accumulation of too much old bone, and for mineral homeostasis. The activities of osteoblasts and osteoclasts are controlled by a variety of hormones and cytokines, as well as by mechanical loading. [6] Most importantly, sex hormones are very crucial for keeping bone mass in balance, and the lack of either estrogen or testosterone leads to decreased bone mass and increased risk for osteoporosis. The prevalence of osteoporotic fractures is increasing dramatically in the Western part of the world and is a major health problem in many countries. [7-8] 

Periodontitis can be defined as the presence of gingival inflammation at sites where there has been a pathological detachment of collagen fibres from the cementum and the junctional epithelium has migrated apically. Inflammatory events associated with connective tissue attachment loss also lead to the resorption of coronal portions of tooth supporting alveolar bone. [9-10] 

Osteoporosis, "too little bone in the bones," is a condition which mainly is seen in elderly women. The postmenopausal bone loss occurring in women can be an aggravating factor for osteoporosis. In cases of severe osteoporosis, the bone mass and structure of the skeleton are altered in such a way that the risk of fractures is very high. Since loss of alveolar bone is a notable feature of periodontal disease, severe osteoporosis could be suspected of being an aggravating factor in the case of periodontal disease. However, such a relationship is may easily be confounded by other factors such as gender, hormone intake, smoking, race, and age. [11-13]

The Global Burden of Disease Study conducted in 2016 reported that severe periodontal disease was the 11th most prevalent condition in the world. [14-15] Periodontitis and Osteoporosis both are diseases that are characterized by bone resorption. Osteoporosis involves systemic degenerative bone loss that leads to loss of skeletal cortico-cancellous microstructure and result in subsequent fracture, whereas periodontitis involves local inflammatory bone loss, following an infectious breach of the alveolar cortical bone, and it may result in tooth loss. Both diseases are defined by a preponderance of bone resorption, and their progression or severity is assessed systemically and/or locally. It is reasonable to argue that systematic skeletal change inevitably impacts the jaws and alveolar bone. [11-13]

The techniques currently used to assess osteoporosis include dual-photon absorptiometry (DPA), dual-energy absorptiometry (DXA), and quantitative computerized tomography (QCT). According to World Health Organization (WHO) osteoporosis is considered to be present when the bone mineral density (BMD) is 2.5 standard deviations below the young normal. Osteopenia is defined as bone density levels 1 standard deviation and 2.5 standard deviations below normal.[16] Preferred locations for diagnosing osteoporosis with BMD are the spine and hip and femur. On the other hand, methods for assessing periodontal conditions and oral bone loss include clinical probing depth (PD), attachment levels (CAL), tooth loss, radiographic measures of alveolar crest height (ACH), absolute bone density (DXA, DPA, QCT), and computer-assisted densitometry image analysis (CADIA). The diagnosis of osteoporosis is often made by using bone density measurements. They are often expressed in relative terms (T scores and Z-scores); the Z-score is the number of standard deviations from the age matched average value of healthy women. The T-score statistic is a simple transformation of the Z-score, using sample mean and sample standard deviation rather than the population mean and standard deviation. A low Z-score indicates the bone density is lower than it should be for a patient’s age and sex. Osteoporosis is defined as a BMD loss of 2.5 standard deviations or more below the established mean. [17]A precise, accurate measure for the degree of osteoporosis in the jaws by dual-photon absorptiometry. [18-24]

A robust association of osteoporosis and periodontal disease has been noted. Osteoporosis of the alveolar bone may lower the resistance of the periodontium to infectious challenge and may result in a local infection of the periodontium that first invades the cortical bone and results in a dimensional change in the alveolar ridge. [24-25]  Another possible mechanism involves increased production inflammatory cytokines, in that osteoporosis patients have elevated systemic levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1, IL-6, and TNF-α. These cytokines account for osteoclastogenic bone resorption-inducing cytokines and are also involved in the tissue response to periodontal disease. [26] Both osteoporotic as well as osteopenic conditions predispose an individual to loss of attachment eventually resulting into loss of tooth. [27-30] 

Genco and Grossi proposed a model, based on elevated levels of cytokines associated with post-menopausal oestrogen deficiency. [31] Deficiency in estrogen causes upregulation of macrophages and osteoblasts, which in turn produce inflammatory mediators such as interleukins, TNF-α and GM-CSF. This results in generalized collagenolysis and bone resorption. On the other hand, Yoshihara et al, found weak association between periodontal disease and BMD. The influence of estrogen upon bone remodelling like upregulation of osteoprotegrin is known to inhibits receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa B ligand (RANKL) results in breakdown of alveolar bone. Thus, it could be postulated that accelerated periodontal breakdown in osteoporotic patients is possibly a result of combination of elevated inflammatory responses and locally increased resorptive potential. [31]

In a study by Taguchi et al, a significant difference in BMD at the third lumbar vertebrae and posterior tooth loss was found. Similar results were found by Earnshaw et al in their study on early post-menopausal women with BMD and tooth loss. [32] Another retrospective study by Astrom et al demonstrated a positive correlation between tooth loss and incidence of hip fracture. [33]

WHO definition of osteoporosis based on BMD:

RISK FACTORS : 11 Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease characterized by loss of connective tissue attachment and alveolar bone.  Like osteoporosis, it is a silent disease, not causing symptoms until late in the disease process when mobile teeth, abscesses, and tooth loss may occur. While the etiologic agent in periodontitis is a pathogenic bacterial plaque in a susceptible patient, periodontitis and osteoporosis have several risk factors in common. They include an increased prevalence with increasing age, smoking, and influence of disease or medications that may interfere with healing. The rate of progression of periodontitis sharply increases immediately after menopause.

Osteoporosis :Sex, AgeLow bone massEarly menopauseThin, small-framed bodyRace

Lack of calcium intake, Lack of exercise, Smoking, Alcohol and/or caffeine, Heredity, Certain medications (e.g., steroids), Propensity to fall.

Periodontitis :Bacterial plaque, calculus, AgeSmoking or medications that inhibit healing and/or immune responseHistory of previous bone loss. Osteoporosis has been proposed as a risk factor for periodontal disease. These established or potential risk factors also provide significant information regarding differential etiology and contributing factors that will assist clinicians in preventing or managing these two diseases simultaneously.

Common Risk factors : Cigarette smoking, Nutritional deficiency, Increased age, Corticosteroid use, Immune dysfunction

UNIVERSAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL PATIENTS : Numerous interventions like adequate intake of calcium and vitamin D, regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise, cessation of tobacco and alcohol, treatment of other risk factors.

THE ROLE OF FRAX IN MAKING THE DIAGNOSIS OF OSTEOPOROSIS :  FRAX is a World Health Organization-sponsored, country specific fracture risk assessment tool that combines BMD at the femoral neck (or total hip) with a group of well-validated and weighted clinical risk factors for fracture that are largely independent of BMD. Finally, for individuals who have an elevated fracture risk based on FRAX, the term osteoporosis can be used for diagnosis. [34] It is based upon epidemiological data from 60,000 women and men studied prospectively to correlate risk factors for fracture with fracture outcomes and then validated in independent cohorts including more than 230,000 patients. It is useful as a way of predicting the risk of hip fracture and major osteoporotic fractures, i.e., clinical spine, hip, proximal humerus, and distal forearm fractures, in previously untreated men and women aged 40–90 years. Its use in the USA allows the assessment of fracture risk in both genders and four ethnic groups and is recommended primarily for individuals with a BMD finding of osteopenia. 

As a result, the reduced BMD, characterizing osteoporosis and further alteration of trabecular pattern may lead to a more rapid jawbones resorption caused by periodontal disease, resulting in the invasion of periodontal bacteria. Invading bacteria, in turn, may alter the normal homeostasis of bone tissue, increasing osteoclastic activity and reducing local and systemic bone density by both direct effects (release of toxins) and/or indirect mechanisms (release of inflammatory mediators; in particular, interleukin-1 and interleukin-6). [35-42]

POSSIBLE MECHANISMS OF THE BI-DIRECTIONAL LINK BETWEEN OSTEOPOROSIS AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE (PD) :

The relationship between osteoporosis and PD may be supported by the following mechanisms : [43]

Systemic to local bone resorptive disease : Other than the hormonal effect, the systemic to local bone resorptive disease is considered for describing the link between osteoporosis and periodontitis. Osteoporosis of the alveolar bone may lower the resistance of the periodontium to infectious challenge and may result in a local infection of the periodontium that first invades the cortical bone and results in a dimensional change in the alveolar ridge. On the other hand, it also causes altered bone density in maxilla as well as mandible and further leads to increased alveolar porosity, microarchitectural deterioration of trabeculae, reduced remodelling rate, reduction in volume of the residual ridge, and decrease in the cortical thickness following invasion by periodontal pathogens.

  1. Hormonal impact on bone homeostasis inflammation : A major risk factor following menopause is estrogen deficiency that inevitably acts as a risk factor for osteoporosis. [44] Deficiency of estrogen affects systemic bone homeostasis that further compromises absorption of calcium and increases excretion of calcium which increases overall requirements of the human body a marked decrease in levels of estrogen induces osteocyte apoptosis that is known to abruptly affect homeostasis of bone. On the other hand, estrogen is known to alter inflammatory responses. Higher levels of estrogen impair IL-6 secretion and oxidative stress while lower levels stimulate IL-1 mRNA expression. [45, 48] Studies carried out on animal models have shown deficiency of estrogen aggravates the severity of experimental periodontitis by increasing expression of IL-6, RANKL, osteoprotegrin (OPG) along with downregulation of IL-10 within the periodontal tissues. [49]

Few studies conducted on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) carried out in humans have reported improved mandibular bone density by reducing gingival bleeding and mobility of the teeth. Another hormone associated with homeostasis of bone is Parathyroid hormone (PTH), which increases resorption of bone to ensure sufficient levels of calcium within the blood. Thus, intermittent PTH application also aids to improve healing of the periodontium thereby promoting bone regeneration. Further PTH is also known to promote homeostasis of bone by regulating pro-resolving lipid mediators that are known to promote macrophage efferocytosis. [50, 51]

Together, these interactions suggest a possible link of interaction of hormones related to bone remodeling and inflammation may be a mechanism that links osteoporosis and periodontitis. [52-53]

  1. Inflammation and bone homeostasis : Individuals suffering from osteoporosis are known to have increased systemic levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines IL-1, IL-6 and TNF- α. These cytokines in turn are associated with induction of bone resorption and altered tissue response to periodontal disease. Moreover, the cycle of bone remodeling involves “physiologic inflammation” that further recruits non-phlogistic macrophages for the clearance of osteoclastic apoptotic cells. Interestingly, the specialized pro-resolving lipid mediators (SPMs) have been unveiled as contributors to an active process of inflammation and are involved in bone homeostasis. Therefore, it is encouraging to understand the role of SPMs in bone homeostasis to disentangle the links between osteoporosis, inflammation, and periodontal disease.[54-58]
  2. Low bone density in the oral bone associated with low systemic bone : Osteoporosis results in loss of BMD throughout the body, including the maxilla and the mandible. The resulting low density in the jawbones leads to increased alveolar porosity, microarchitectural deterioration of trabeculae, reduced remodelling rate, reduction in volume of the residual ridge, and decrease in the cortical thickness following invasion by periodontal pathogens. [59, 60] ORAL IMPLICATIONS OF OSTEOPOROSIS : Estrogen used in hormone replacement therapy of postmenopausal women is known to cause reduced gingival inflammation and a reduced frequency of gingival attachment loss in osteoporotic women in early menopause. [61] Radiographic alterations seen in post-menopausal osteoporotic women is usually the cortex at the angle of the mandible that is seen to get thinner while in maxilla there is minimal cortical bone seen along the alveolar crest as well as anterior margin of ramus. [62]
  3. EFFECT OF GENETICS ON ORAL AND SYSTEMIC BONE LOSS : 

Genetics is known to have a major role in periodontal disease pathogenesis. Certain twin studies and family based studies conducted by Krall & Dawson-Hughes, 1993; Gueguen et al. 1995 have indicated that 60–85% of the variance in bone mineral density (BMD) is genetically determined, while Arden et al. 1996; Garnero et al. 1996 assessed the effect of other risk factors for osteoporotic fractures, such as quantitative ultrasound properties of bone, femoral neck geometry and bone turnover markers range, have also been shown to have a strong heritable component. Cummings et al. 1995; Torgerson et al. 1996 conducted a study on family history of fracture and reported it to be a risk factor for fractures independently of BMD. Candidate gene association studies have shown several polymorphisms that are associated with BMD, bone loss or osteoporotic fractures.

Deng et al 2000 carried out a study on post-menopausal women to assess heritability of wrist fracture which was estimated about 25%, whereas compared to another study of twins carried out by Andrew et al 2005 suggested that the heritability of wrist fracture may be as much as 54%. Nevertheless, the heritability of wrist fracture in both these studies was shown to be largely independent of BMD, suggesting that predisposition would be affected due to genetic influences on other factors such as bone turnover, bone geometry or even perhaps the risk of trauma. [63-64]

GENETIC IMPACT ON BONE MINERAL DENSITY:

  1. Vitamin D receptor gene (VDR) : The first candidate gene to be studied in relation to BMD regulation was the VDR gene was and most attention has focused on polymorphisms situated on the 30 flank of VDR recognised by the restriction enzymes BsmI, ApaI and TaqI. Fang et al 2005 carried out a study on assessment of VDR alleles in relation to osteoporosis that has been commonly referred to as Rotterdam study in which haplotype-tagging single nucleotide polymorphisms of VDR were assessed in 6418 patients. The promoter region 30 untranslated region was identified for alleles that were shown to be associated with an increased risk of fracture, and a subgroup of individuals who carried risk alleles at both sites were found to have an increased risk of fracture when compared with control subjects. [65]
  2. Collagen type I αI ( COLIA1) : The COLIA1 gene encoding the αI chain of type I collagen is an important functional candidate for the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, as type I collagen is the major protein of bone. Grant et al 1996 assessed a polymorphism that lies within intron 1 of the COLIA1 gene at a Sp1 binding site. Grant et al 1996 along with Uitterlinden et al 1998 studied the thymidine containing allele of this COLIA1 gene polymorphism and reported it to be associated with reduced bone density and also few others like Harris et al 2000; MacDonald et al 2001 studied  other osteoporosis-related phenotypes such as post-menopausal bone loss, bone geometry (Qureshi et al 2001), bone quality (Mann et al 2001) and bone mineralization (Stewart et al 2005). Mann et al 2001 carried out functional analysis of osteoporosis-associated T allele (‘s’) of the Sp1 polymorphism and reported it to be associated with increased DNA– protein binding, increased transcription from the T allele and abnormally increased production of the collagen type I α1 mRNA and protein. Stewart et al 2005 noted that the resulting imbalance between the αI and α2 chains of collagen type I may contribute to impairment of bone strength and reduced bone mass in carriers of the T allele by subtly affecting bone mineralization. [66-69]
  3. Estrogen receptor gene : The estrogen receptor a, encoded by the ESR1 gene, is another important functional candidate for the regulation of bone mass. Ioannidis et al in 2004 carried out prospective analysis in the Genetic Markers for Osteoporosis Project and has confirmed that XX homozygotes have shown a reduced risk of fracture, whereas no association with BMD was found, indicating that ESR1 might influence fracture risk by mechanisms that are independent of BMD. Another study carried out by Albagha et al 2005 assess the effects on bone quality or bone turnover, since ESR1 alleles have been associated with ultrasound properties of bone and rates of post-menopausal bone loss. [70-72]
  4. Transforming growth factor β-1 : Langdahl et al. 1997 and Yamada et al. 2001 studied polymorphisms of the TGFβ-1 gene that encodes the growth factor TGFβ-1 have been studied and few of them have been associated with BMD and/or increased risk of osteoporotic fractures. Shah et al 2005 studied C/T polymorphism that resulted in substitution of proline to leucine amino acid in the transforming growth factor b-1 signal peptide at position 10 and that has been associated with circulating TGFβ-1 levels. However, this polymorphism shows strong linkage disequilibrium within other polymorphisms in the TGFB-1 promoter and effects on transcription are also possible. [73]
  5. Lipoprotein receptor related protein-5 : Gong et al 2001 assessed activating mutations and reported them to be associated with Lipoprotein receptor related protein-5 result in bone mass aggregations whereas inactivating mutations of the similar gene predispose individual to rare autosomal recessive disorders, for eg., osteoporosis pseudoglioma syndrome (Little et al 2002). Van Meurs et al 2006 studied amino acid substitution of alanine to valine amino acid at position 1330 (A1330V). Interestingly, this mechanism is known to interact between the LRP5 A1330V variant and a coding polymorphism of LRP6 (1062V) is been studied in the Rotterdam study,  this is commonly known to interact and affect fracture susceptibility. Ferrari et al 2004; Koay et al 2004 reported LRP5 alleles are known to show strong association related to BMD in males, this suggests these alleles act in gender-specific manner. [74-76]
  6. Sclerostin :  Balemans et al 2001, 2002 ; Brunkow et al 2001 studied mutations affecting the SOST gene that encode sclerostin and further lead to sclerosing bone dysplasia’s like Van Buchem disease, Sclerosteosis. Uitterlinden et al 2004 studied association of sclerostin with BMD in men and women and reported it to increase with age. These study mechanisms show SOST polymorphisms regulate BMD in aged individuals. [77-80] Nevertheless, longitudinal studies along with randomized controlled trials in combination with technological advances such as genome-wide association, assist in identifying and validating the role of candidate gene polymorphisms with the regulation of BMD and few other markers of osteoporosis susceptibility. [81]

STUDIES LINKING OSTEOPOROSIS AND PERIODONTAL DISEASE :

Kribbs et al 1990 was the first one to study the association between osteoporosis and periodontal disease in which he compared the mandibular bone mass of 85 osteoporotic women with 27 normal women. They concluded that the osteoporotic group showed less mandibular bone mass and density and a thinner cortex at the gonion compared the normal group. No significant differences in clinical periodontal measurements were found between osteoporotic and normal groups. [82] 

Klemetti et al 1994 conducted a study on women aged 48-56 years. They reported greater number of tooth loss in post-menopausal women from low bone density category. The authors also concluded, women from the higher bone density category were known to retain their teeth inspite of deep periodontal pockets better than those underlying osteoporosis. [83]

A case-control study carried out by Von Wowern and colleagues 1994 comparing 12 female patients having osteoporotic fractures and 14 normal women, reported significantly greater clinical attachment loss in the osteoporotic women compared with normal women. The authors concluded that the osteoporotic women has less mandibular bone mineral content, as measured by dual photon absorptiometry, than the 14 women. The mandibular bone mineral density values found were less than 2 SD for mandibular bone content for young normal women in 92% of the osteoporotic group and in 64% of the control group that also suffered from mandibular osteopenia. The relationship between osteopenia and severity of periodontal disease also examined in a sample from the Third National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III) of 11,247 participants ranging from 20-90 years of age. Osteopenia of hip was significantly associated with severity of periodontal disease (mean attachment loss ≥ 1.5 mm) in females and males independently of the confounding effects of age, gender, smoking or intake of dietary calcium. This association was increased even further within the post-menopausal women. [25]

Further, Taguchi et al 1999 assessed relationship between bone mineral density and tooth loss in elderly women. Studies revealed reduced bone mass when susceptible to greater occlusal forces for a longer period of time has been suggested as one of the cause for increased molar tooth loss. [84] Furthermore, teeth with furcation involvement are at a significantly greater risk of premature tooth loss. Therefore, one may expect more multi-rooted teeth to be lost in patients with osteoporosis if there is a correlation between periodontal disease and osteoporosis. [84-86] Females with osteoporosis are three times more likely to experience loss of teeth. Techniques used to assess oral bone loss include radiographic measures of alveolar crestal height (ACH), residual ridge resorption (RRR), and probing measures to assess clinical attachment level (CAL) and measures of tooth loss. Oral bone density is measured through absolute bone density (DXA, DPA, QCT, RA) and CADIA (computer assisted densitometric image analysis) to assess approximate alteration in density over time. [87-90]

Taguchi et  al 1999 found a significant difference in BMD at the third lumbar vertebrae and posterior tooth loss. [91] 

Wactawski - Wende et al  2001 in their study conducted on 70 post-menopausal women, found a significant relationship between alveolar crest bone height as a measure of periodontitis and skeletal osteopenia (femur and lumbar spine) measured by DXA. This relationship was found as a result of combination of all associated risk factors like bacterial plaque, years of menopause and smoking. Interestingly, a confirmed co-relation was found between osteopenia at the hip and clinical attachment loss within the same group participants. [90]

Bollen et al 2004 studied the association between osteoporotic fracture and tooth loss. A positive co-relation was seen between residual alveolar ridge height and incidence of osteoporotic fractures. Although, reduced BMI remains the primary cause for fractures. [92]

Darcey et al 2013 carried out a study to assess whether there is a relationship between the osteoporotic status of patients and the number of their teeth. Total of 359 patients were scanned and their data was collected on osteoporotic status, smoking status, alcohol consumption, age and the use of hormone replacement therapy. Dental panoramic tomographs were advised for each patient and the total number of teeth present were assessed. The authors concluded a statistically significant relationship between molar loss and osteoporotic status of all the scanned individuals. [93]

D C Penoni et al 2018 conducted a Longitudinal Study and study included retrospective follow-up of 6-10 years to assess effects of Bone Fragility and Antiresorptive Drugs on Periodontal Disease and Tooth Loss. This study aimed to assess effect of systemic bone fragility over severe periodontal clinical attachment loss (CAL) and tooth loss over the years and to check the influence of anti-resorptive medications and periodontal maintenance. Elderly women were assessed for bone mineral density (BMD) and for fracture risk assessment (FRAX) in a cross-sectional analysis. The authors concluded that the use of bisphosphonates not only improved the bone condition but also the periodontal status. On the other hand, periodontal maintenance also minimized the negative impact of low BMD on periodontal tissues in the studied population. [94]

Hsin-Hua Chou 2021 studied association between Bone Mineral Density and Periodontal Disease in Middle-Aged Adult. A total of 7298 patients aged between 40 to 44 underwent oral screening. Data as collected on quantitative ultrasound for the measurement of bone mineral density (BMD) and Community Periodontal index was assessed for periodontal disease. The results showed prevalence of 39.8% of periodontal disease in adults with osteoporosis, followed by 33.3% of periodontal disease in osteopenic patients. The authors thus concluded, low bone mass was associated with the increased risk of periodontal disease. [95]

Conclusion

The authors thus recommend that postmenopausal women and also men over the age of 50 years should be undergo BMD testing on regular intervals in order to diagnose a marked risk of future fractures. However, there may be a disruption of the homeostasis involving bone remodelling, hormonal balance, as well as inflammation progression and resolution. Nevertheless, both of these diseases warrant for a interdisciplinary management. 

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I am very glad to say that the peer review process is very successful and fast and support from the Editorial Office. Therefore, I would like to continue our scientific relationship for a long time. And I especially thank you for your kindly attention towards my article. Have a good day!

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Baheci Selen

"We recently published an article entitled “Influence of beta-Cyclodextrins upon the Degradation of Carbofuran Derivatives under Alkaline Conditions" in the Journal of “Pesticides and Biofertilizers” to show that the cyclodextrins protect the carbamates increasing their half-life time in the presence of basic conditions This will be very helpful to understand carbofuran behaviour in the analytical, agro-environmental and food areas. We greatly appreciated the interaction with the editor and the editorial team; we were particularly well accompanied during the course of the revision process, since all various steps towards publication were short and without delay".

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Jesus Simal-Gandara

I would like to express my gratitude towards you process of article review and submission. I found this to be very fair and expedient. Your follow up has been excellent. I have many publications in national and international journal and your process has been one of the best so far. Keep up the great work.

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Douglas Miyazaki

We are grateful for this opportunity to provide a glowing recommendation to the Journal of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy. We found that the editorial team were very supportive, helpful, kept us abreast of timelines and over all very professional in nature. The peer review process was rigorous, efficient and constructive that really enhanced our article submission. The experience with this journal remains one of our best ever and we look forward to providing future submissions in the near future.

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Dr Griffith

I am very pleased to serve as EBM of the journal, I hope many years of my experience in stem cells can help the journal from one way or another. As we know, stem cells hold great potential for regenerative medicine, which are mostly used to promote the repair response of diseased, dysfunctional or injured tissue using stem cells or their derivatives. I think Stem Cell Research and Therapeutics International is a great platform to publish and share the understanding towards the biology and translational or clinical application of stem cells.

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Dr Tong Ming Liu

I would like to give my testimony in the support I have got by the peer review process and to support the editorial office where they were of asset to support young author like me to be encouraged to publish their work in your respected journal and globalize and share knowledge across the globe. I really give my great gratitude to your journal and the peer review including the editorial office.

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Husain Taha Radhi

I am delighted to publish our manuscript entitled "A Perspective on Cocaine Induced Stroke - Its Mechanisms and Management" in the Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Surgery. The peer review process, support from the editorial office, and quality of the journal are excellent. The manuscripts published are of high quality and of excellent scientific value. I recommend this journal very much to colleagues.

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S Munshi

Dr.Tania Muñoz, My experience as researcher and author of a review article in The Journal Clinical Cardiology and Interventions has been very enriching and stimulating. The editorial team is excellent, performs its work with absolute responsibility and delivery. They are proactive, dynamic and receptive to all proposals. Supporting at all times the vast universe of authors who choose them as an option for publication. The team of review specialists, members of the editorial board, are brilliant professionals, with remarkable performance in medical research and scientific methodology. Together they form a frontline team that consolidates the JCCI as a magnificent option for the publication and review of high-level medical articles and broad collective interest. I am honored to be able to share my review article and open to receive all your comments.

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Tania Munoz

“The peer review process of JPMHC is quick and effective. Authors are benefited by good and professional reviewers with huge experience in the field of psychology and mental health. The support from the editorial office is very professional. People to contact to are friendly and happy to help and assist any query authors might have. Quality of the Journal is scientific and publishes ground-breaking research on mental health that is useful for other professionals in the field”.

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George Varvatsoulias

Dear editorial department: On behalf of our team, I hereby certify the reliability and superiority of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews in the peer review process, editorial support, and journal quality. Firstly, the peer review process of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is rigorous, fair, transparent, fast, and of high quality. The editorial department invites experts from relevant fields as anonymous reviewers to review all submitted manuscripts. These experts have rich academic backgrounds and experience, and can accurately evaluate the academic quality, originality, and suitability of manuscripts. The editorial department is committed to ensuring the rigor of the peer review process, while also making every effort to ensure a fast review cycle to meet the needs of authors and the academic community. Secondly, the editorial team of the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is composed of a group of senior scholars and professionals with rich experience and professional knowledge in related fields. The editorial department is committed to assisting authors in improving their manuscripts, ensuring their academic accuracy, clarity, and completeness. Editors actively collaborate with authors, providing useful suggestions and feedback to promote the improvement and development of the manuscript. We believe that the support of the editorial department is one of the key factors in ensuring the quality of the journal. Finally, the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is renowned for its high- quality articles and strict academic standards. The editorial department is committed to publishing innovative and academically valuable research results to promote the development and progress of related fields. The International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews is reasonably priced and ensures excellent service and quality ratio, allowing authors to obtain high-level academic publishing opportunities in an affordable manner. I hereby solemnly declare that the International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews has a high level of credibility and superiority in terms of peer review process, editorial support, reasonable fees, and journal quality. Sincerely, Rui Tao.

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Rui Tao

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions I testity the covering of the peer review process, support from the editorial office, and quality of the journal.

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Khurram Arshad

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, we deeply appreciate the interest shown in our work and its publication. It has been a true pleasure to collaborate with you. The peer review process, as well as the support provided by the editorial office, have been exceptional, and the quality of the journal is very high, which was a determining factor in our decision to publish with you.

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Gomez Barriga Maria Dolores

The peer reviewers process is quick and effective, the supports from editorial office is excellent, the quality of journal is high. I would like to collabroate with Internatioanl journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews journal clinically in the future time.

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Lin Shaw Chin

Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude for the trust placed in our team for the publication in your journal. It has been a true pleasure to collaborate with you on this project. I am pleased to inform you that both the peer review process and the attention from the editorial coordination have been excellent. Your team has worked with dedication and professionalism to ensure that your publication meets the highest standards of quality. We are confident that this collaboration will result in mutual success, and we are eager to see the fruits of this shared effort.

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Maria Dolores Gomez Barriga

Dear Dr. Jessica Magne, Editorial Coordinator 0f Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, I hope this message finds you well. I want to express my utmost gratitude for your excellent work and for the dedication and speed in the publication process of my article titled "Navigating Innovation: Qualitative Insights on Using Technology for Health Education in Acute Coronary Syndrome Patients." I am very satisfied with the peer review process, the support from the editorial office, and the quality of the journal. I hope we can maintain our scientific relationship in the long term.

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Dr Maria Dolores Gomez Barriga

Dear Monica Gissare, - Editorial Coordinator of Nutrition and Food Processing. ¨My testimony with you is truly professional, with a positive response regarding the follow-up of the article and its review, you took into account my qualities and the importance of the topic¨.

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Dr Maria Regina Penchyna Nieto

Dear Dr. Jessica Magne, Editorial Coordinator 0f Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions, The review process for the article “The Handling of Anti-aggregants and Anticoagulants in the Oncologic Heart Patient Submitted to Surgery” was extremely rigorous and detailed. From the initial submission to the final acceptance, the editorial team at the “Journal of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions” demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication. The reviewers provided constructive and detailed feedback, which was essential for improving the quality of our work. Communication was always clear and efficient, ensuring that all our questions were promptly addressed. The quality of the “Journal of Clinical Cardiology and Cardiovascular Interventions” is undeniable. It is a peer-reviewed, open-access publication dedicated exclusively to disseminating high-quality research in the field of clinical cardiology and cardiovascular interventions. The journal's impact factor is currently under evaluation, and it is indexed in reputable databases, which further reinforces its credibility and relevance in the scientific field. I highly recommend this journal to researchers looking for a reputable platform to publish their studies.

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Dr Marcelo Flavio Gomes Jardim Filho

Dear Editorial Coordinator of the Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing! "I would like to thank the Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing for including and publishing my article. The peer review process was very quick, movement and precise. The Editorial Board has done an extremely conscientious job with much help, valuable comments and advices. I find the journal very valuable from a professional point of view, thank you very much for allowing me to be part of it and I would like to participate in the future!”

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Zsuzsanna Bene

Dealing with The Journal of Neurology and Neurological Surgery was very smooth and comprehensive. The office staff took time to address my needs and the response from editors and the office was prompt and fair. I certainly hope to publish with this journal again.Their professionalism is apparent and more than satisfactory. Susan Weiner

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Dr Susan Weiner