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The combination of periodontitis and carotid artery calcifications detected on panoramic radiographs is associated with significantly more advanced carotid atherosclerotic disease on ultrasound compared to calcifications alone. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To evaluate whether periodontitis combined with carotid artery calcifications seen on panoramic dental radiographs associates with ultrasound markers of carotid atherosclerosis.

September 3, 2026Dentomaxillofacial RadiologyOpen Access

Periodontitis and carotid calcifications on panoramic radiographs in relation to carotid atherosclerosis on ultrasound

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MBMagnus Bladh NGNils Gustafsson GEGunnar Engström

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Cross-sectional cohort study finds elevated carotid plaque burden in adults with combined periodontitis and radiographic carotid calcifications, suggesting dental imaging can flag cardiovascular risk.

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To evaluate whether periodontitis combined with carotid artery calcifications seen on panoramic dental radiographs associates with ultrasound markers of carotid atherosclerosis.
Population-based cross-sectional cohort study evaluating 410 participants (mean age 53.0 ± 7.8 years) from the Malmö Offspring Dental Study.
Assessed panoramic and intraoral radiographs for carotid artery calcification presence and shape, as well as marginal bone loss indicative of stage III–IV periodontitis.
Measured carotid atherosclerotic changes by ultrasound—including total plaque area, plaque count, and lumen reduction—while adjusting for covariates.
Participants with both periodontitis and carotid artery calcifications had significantly greater total plaque area, number of plaques, and lumen reduction than controls (P < 0.001).
Individuals presenting with both periodontitis and carotid calcifications had a 13.7-fold higher probability of having plaques detected on ultrasound, compared to a 7.65-fold higher probability for calcifications alone, relative to those with neither condition (P < 0.001).

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Bladh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9935a0636c6408cfa7dfd2 https://doi.org/10.1093/dmfr/twag063

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September 3, 2026Dentomaxillofacial RadiologyOpen Access

Periodontitis and carotid calcifications on panoramic radiographs in relation to carotid atherosclerosis on ultrasound

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Authors

MBMagnus Bladh NGNils Gustafsson GEGunnar Engström

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Key Points

To evaluate whether periodontitis combined with carotid artery calcifications seen on panoramic dental radiographs associates with ultrasound markers of carotid atherosclerosis.
Population-based cross-sectional cohort study evaluating 410 participants (mean age 53.0 ± 7.8 years) from the Malmö Offspring Dental Study.
Assessed panoramic and intraoral radiographs for carotid artery calcification presence and shape, as well as marginal bone loss indicative of stage III–IV periodontitis.
Measured carotid atherosclerotic changes by ultrasound—including total plaque area, plaque count, and lumen reduction—while adjusting for covariates.
Participants with both periodontitis and carotid artery calcifications had significantly greater total plaque area, number of plaques, and lumen reduction than controls (P < 0.001).
Individuals presenting with both periodontitis and carotid calcifications had a 13.7-fold higher probability of having plaques detected on ultrasound, compared to a 7.65-fold higher probability for calcifications alone, relative to those with neither condition (P < 0.001).

Cite This Study

Bladh et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9935a0636c6408cfa7dfd2 https://doi.org/10.1093/dmfr/twag063

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