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Mendelian randomization supports the causal role of fasting glucose on periodontitis.
Frontiers in endocrinology - 1 Jan 2022
Wang Yi, Chu Tengda, Gong Yixuan, Li Sisi, Wu Lixia, Jin Lijian, Hu Rongdang, Deng Hui
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Purpose: The effect of hyperglycemia on periodontitis is mainly based on observational studies, and inconsistent results were found whether periodontal treatment favors glycemic control. The two-way relationship between periodontitis and hyperglycemia needs to be further elucidated. This study aims to evaluate the causal association of periodontitis with glycemic traits using bi-directional Mendelian...
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