Association of endodontic pathology and cardiovascular disease: A scoping review

Abstract

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between endodontic pathologies and CVDs. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was performed from databases such as PubMed MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, and Science Direct, spanning the period from 2011 to 2022. Papers meeting the eligibility criteria were taken out and were critically examined. Results: Thirteen papers meeting the eligibility criteria were identified from databases, out of which a total of five studies were further evaluated on the basis of inclusion criteria. Conclusion: The findings of this scoping review indicate a correlation between CVDs and endodontic pathologies, underscoring the necessity for future studies to provide robust evidence to support this association.

Keywords

• apical periodontitis
• association
• cardiovascular diseases
• endodontic pathologies