Anuradha Ganesan, Gautham Kumar, Jeevitha Gauthaman, Krithika Chandrasekar Lakshmi, Yesoda Aniyan Kumbalaparambil
The relationship between psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and oral health has recently garnered increasing attention due to the intricate interaction among psychological factors, the nervous system, immune responses, and oral diseases. This comprehensive review aims to elucidate the multifaceted connections between PNI and various oral conditions and conduct an in-depth analysis. Psychological factors, such as stress, anxiety, and depression, have been linked to oral microbiome alterations and immune function and the development and progression of oral diseases, such as periodontal disorders, oral ulcers, and temporomandibular disorders...
February 29, 2024: Journal of Lifestyle Medicine