Chronic periodontitis prevalence and the inflammatory burden in a sample population from South India

Context: Periodontal diseases are among the most prevalent oral diseases in the world. Apart from repercussions in the oral cavity, there is evidence that periodontitis contributes to systemic damage in chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and preterm low birth weight. Aims: T...

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Main Authors: S K Balaji, Vamsi Lavu, Suresh Rao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2018;volume=29;issue=2;spage=254;epage=259;aulast=Balaji