Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Stress is compatible with good health, being necessary to cope with the challenges of everyday life. Chronic stress has a negative impact on the occurrence, development, and response to the treatment of periodontal disease via indirect actions on the periodontium. Stress disrupts the homeostasis of this network, which in turn alters the immune function. This article is an attempt to discuss interrelationship between stress and progression of periodontal disease. Keywords: Oral health, stress, periodontitis.