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Published in: Current Oral Health Reports 1/2019

01-03-2019 | Human Papillomavirus | Systemic Diseases (N Buduneli, Section Editor)

Is Human Papilloma Virus Infection Linked to Periodontitis? A Narrative Review

Authors: Ana P. Ortiz, Jeslie M. Ramos-Cartagena, Sandra I. García-Camacho, Oelisoa M. Andriankaja, Cynthia M. Pérez

Published in: Current Oral Health Reports | Issue 1/2019

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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Research suggests that periodontal tissue might serve as a reservoir for oral human papillomavirus (HPV) infection, while another hypothesis is that chronic inflammation of the tissue might perpetuate an infection with oral HPV infection. In this narrative review, we summarize the evidence related to a potential association between oral HPV infection and periodontitis.

Recent Findings

Twelve articles were identified, and their key findings summarized. Studies vary in sample size, study population, study design, and methods for assessment of oral HPV and periodontitis. Although results are conflicting and still inconclusive, various studies have found an association between oral HPV infection and periodontitis, which is supported by biological plausibility.

Summary

Future longitudinal studies should further evaluate this association, using clinical definitions of oral HPV infection and periodontitis, and focusing on high-risk populations for oral HPV infection. Studying this association is important since periodontitis might help identify at-risk individuals for oral HPV infection and potentially HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers.
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Metadata
Title
Is Human Papilloma Virus Infection Linked to Periodontitis? A Narrative Review
Authors
Ana P. Ortiz
Jeslie M. Ramos-Cartagena
Sandra I. García-Camacho
Oelisoa M. Andriankaja
Cynthia M. Pérez
Publication date
01-03-2019
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Current Oral Health Reports / Issue 1/2019
Electronic ISSN: 2196-3002
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40496-019-0206-6

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