Open AccessThe effect of sub-antimicrobial dose-doxycycline periodontal therapy on serum inflammatory biomarker C-reactive protein levels in post-menopausal Women: A 2-year, double-blinded, randomized clinical trial
Author(s) -
Rajesh Koppikar,
Sneh Agrawal
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.111628
Subject(s) - medicine , periodontitis , c reactive protein , biomarker , doxycycline , placebo , regimen , gastroenterology , chronic periodontitis , randomized controlled trial , inflammation , antibiotics , pathology , chemistry , microbiology and biotechnology , biology , alternative medicine , biochemistry
Periodontitis has been reported to be associated with coronary artery disease. Research is needed to determine whether therapies that improve periodontal health also reduce systemic marker of inflammation associated with both diseases.