Benign prostatic hyperplasia and periodontitis
YANG Shisong
ZHU Cong
QIAN Xinhang
HOU Junqing
FANG Cheng
Abstract：Benign prostatic hyperplasia and periodontitis are common chronic diseases in middle-aged and elderly people,with many common risk factors and pathogenesis.Epidemiological studies have found that periodontitis can increase the risk of prostate hyperplasia,however,its mechanism is not clear yet.This article reviews the current research status and possible mechanisms of the correlation between periodontitis and benign prostatic hyperplasia,aiming to provide a basis and ideas for future clinical diagnosis,treatment,and related research.
Keywords：Benign prostatic hyperplasiaPeriodontitisInflammationOxidative stress
Publication Date：2024-06-28
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：9( 330-338 )