Potential Association Between Apical Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evidence and Clinical Implications
Anatol J Cardiol. 2026 May 14. doi: 10.14744/AnatolJCardiol.2026.6298. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTApical periodontitis (AP) affects 52% of adults globally, yet its systemic cardiovascu-lar implications remain understudied compared to periodontal disease. This narrative review synthesizes current

