Depression and social isolation (psychosocial strain) vs No depression or lower psychosocial strain
Antibody titres to periodontal pathogens · Adults with periodontitis
In one case-control study, depression as a marker of social isolation was associated with elevated antibody titres to periodontal pathogens at baseline and 1-year follow-up; not pooled (ungraded).
1 finding from 1 review
- Social-Biological Interactions in Oral Disease: A 'Cells to Society' View. 2016 All outcomesBaseline and 1-year follow-up · Community adults, USA (Erie County Risk Factor Study)no estimate extracted1 study · 148 participantsGRADE not reported