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The four most important chronic diseases worldwide and the major causes of death, especially in developing countries are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonarydisease, and type 2 diabetes. However, periodontal disease is a health problem that should be considered in prevention programs, due to its 50% prevalence in the worldwide adult population, with 10-15% of them suffering a severe form of the disease. Periodontal disease is also associated with numerous human health problems, such as diabetes, preterm births, low birth weight, and recently with oral and pancreatic cancer and cardiovascular disease. Gingivitis and periodontitis are chronic inflammatory diseases involving bacteria that destroy the attachment system of teeth, causing a variety of symptoms, such as gum inflammation, bleeding, and dental mobility. If the symptoms do not receive treatment, they may cause the loss of teeth.

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Vol. 25 Núm.2. Mayo-Agosto 2014 Pags. 98-100 Rev Biomed 2014; 25(2)