Open AccessEvaluation of C-Reactive Protein and Fibrinogen in Patients with Chronic and Aggressive Periodontitis: A Clinico-Biochemical Study
Author(s) -
Swaroop Chandy,
Kiran Joseph,
Anila Sankaranarayanan,
Annie V Issac,
G Prasanna Babu,
Barnabas Wilson,
Jumol Joseph
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2017/23100.9552
Subject(s) - fibrinogen , medicine , chronic periodontitis , periodontitis , aggressive periodontitis , gastroenterology , c reactive protein , oral hygiene , clinical significance , inflammation , immunology , dentistry
Periodontal disease is characterised by chronic infection and inflammation in periodontal tissues leading to destruction of alveolar bone with subsequent tooth loss. Periodontal infections are the result of an interaction between tooth associated microbial biofilms and the host defences. Periodontal pathogens can affect local and systemic immune and inflammatory responses.