Open AccessEvaluation of the C-reactive protein serum levels in periodontitis patients with or without atherosclerosis
Author(s) -
Kaustubh S Thakare,
Vikas Deo,
Manohar L Bhongade
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
indian journal of dental research/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.