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Evaluation of the C-reactive protein serum levels in periodontitis patients with or without atherosclerosis

Author(s) -

Vikas Deo,

KaustubhS Thakare,

Manohar Bhongade

Publication year - 2010

Publication title -

indian journal of dental research

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.277

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1998-3603

pISSN - 0970-9290

DOI - 10.4103/0970-9290.70787

Subject(s) - medicine , group b , periodontitis , group a , chronic periodontitis , gastroenterology , c reactive protein , pathogenesis , dental alveolus , dentistry , inflammation

Several studies suggested an association between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease (CVD). C- reactive protein is elevated in periodontitis patients and has been found to be a predictor of increased risk for cardiovascular disease. Since, CRP is known to play a role in pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, the present study was undertaken to evaluate the serum levels of CRP in periodontitis patients with or without atherosclerosis.

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