Effect of Anti-Rheumatic Treatment on the Periodontal Condition of Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients
Periodontitis, a bacterial-induced infection of the supporting soft and hard tissues of the teeth (the periodontium), is common in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). As RA and periodontitis underlie common inflammatory pathways, targeting the progression of RA might mediate both periodontitis...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-03-01
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Series: | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/5/2529 |