@article{JockelSchneiderHarksHaubitzetal.2014,
  author    = {Jockel-Schneider, Yvonne and Harks, Inga and Haubitz, Imme and Fickl, Stefan and Eigenthaler, Martin and Schlagenhauf, Ulrich and Baulmann, Johannes},
  title     = {Arterial Stiffness and Pulse Wave Reflection Are Increased in Patients Suffering from Severe Periodontitis},
  series = {PLOS ONE},
  volume    = {9},
  journal   = {PLOS ONE},
  number    = {8},
  issn      = {1932-6203},
  doi       = {10.1371/journalone.0103449},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-119459},
  pages     = {e103449},
  year      = {2014},
  abstract  = {Aim: This single blind cross-sectional study compared the vascular health of subjects suffering from severe chronic periodontitis, severe aggressive periodontitis and periodontal healthy controls by evaluating pulse wave velocity (PWV), augmentation index (AIx) and pulse pressure amplification (PPA). Material and Methods: In a total of 158 subjects, 92 suffering from severe periodontitis and 66 matched periodontal healthy controls, PWV, AIx, central and peripheral blood pressure were recorded using an oscillometric device (Arteriograph). Results: Subjects suffering from severe chronic or aggressive periodontitis exhibited significantly higher PWV (p = 0.00004), higher AIx (p = 0.0049) and lower PPA (p = 0.028) than matched periodontal healthy controls. Conclusions: The results of this study confirm the association between periodontal inflammation and increased cardiovascular risk shown by impaired vascular health in case of severe periodontitis. As impaired vascular health is a common finding in patients suffering from severe periodontal disease a concomitant routine cardiovascular evaluation may be advised.},
  language  = {en}
}
@article{SchlagenhaufJakobEigenthaleretal.2016,
  author    = {Schlagenhauf, Ulrich and Jakob, Lena and Eigenthaler, Martin and Segerer, Sabine and Jockel-Schneider, Yvonne and Rehn, Monika},
  title     = {Regular consumption of Lactobacillus reuteri-containing lozenges reduces pregnancy gingivitis: an RCT},
  series = {Journal of Clinical Periodontology},
  volume    = {43},
  journal   = {Journal of Clinical Periodontology},
  number    = {11},
  doi       = {10.1111/jcpe.12606},
  url       = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-186783},
  pages     = {948-954},
  year      = {2016},
  abstract  = {Aim: This randomized controlled trial assessed the impact of Lactobacillus reuteri on pregnancy gingivitis in healthy women. Materials and Methods: Forty-five healthy women (24 test/21 placebo) with pregnancy gingivitis in the third trimester of pregnancy were enrolled. At baseline Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Index (PlI) were assessed at the Ramfjord teeth and venous blood taken for TNF-alpha analysis. Subsequently participants were randomly provided with lozenges to be consumed 2 9 daily until birth (approx. 7 weeks) containing >= 10(8) CFU L. reuteri ATCC PTA 5289 and >= 10(8) CFU L. reuteri DSM 17938 (test) or being devoid of L. reuteri (placebo). Within 2 days after birth recording of GI, PlI and blood sampling were repeated. Results: At baseline, mean GI and mean PlI did not differ significantly between both groups. In the test group mean TNF-alpha serum level was significantly (p < 0.02) lower than in the placebo group. At reevaluation, mean GI and mean PlI of the test group were both significantly (p < 0.0001) lower than in the placebo group. Mean TNF-alpha serum level did no longer differ significantly between the groups. Conclusions: The consumption of L. reuteri lozenges may be a useful adjunct in the control of pregnancy gingivitis.},
  language  = {en}
}