The present findings of bacterial DNA in the synovial fluid suggest the possibility of organisms translocating from the periodontal tissue to the synovium.
Jay M. Marks, DMD a general dentist in Danbury, CT suggests that if you have arthritis or failed prosthetic joints, you should be examined for periodontal diseases and seek treatment, or have an examination to find out if you have periodontal disease in order to prevent the above problems!
By Maria P Goldie, RDH, MS