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Association between tooth loss and kidney function: indirect roles of oxidative stress and systemic inflammation in NHANES 2001-2020.

Key takeaways

This study found a link between losing teeth and lower kidney function. It suggests that body stress and inflammation may play a role. This is an observational study, so it shows a connection but not proof that one causes the other.

Who did this work

Gong L · Niu L · Zhao W

Source

Article · PubMed, CKD progression and prevention · 2026 Sep 21
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42766244/