Periodontal Dysbiosis and Premature Atherosclerosis: A Critical Appraisal of the Oral–Gut–Vascular Axis
Background/Objectives: Premature coronary artery disease (PCAD) is not fully explained by conventional risk factors, particularly in younger adults with residual inflammatory risk. This review evaluates the oral–gut–vascular axis as a mechanistic framework linking periodontal dysbiosis to premature atherosclerosis. Met...