Mediating role of systemic inflammation in the association between volatile organic compounds exposure and periodontitis: NHANES 2011-2014.

BMC Oral Health · 2024 · PMC11523851 · PMID 39478578

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A cross-sectional study including 3,413 participants showed a positive trend between polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, a group of semi-VOCs with periodontitis [ 17 ].

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