Evaluation of C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in the peripheral blood of patients with chronic periodontitis

<b>Aims and Objectives:</b> The aim of the present study was to investigate systemic levels of inflammatory markers of cardiovascular diseases like C-reactive protein and interleukin-6 in patients with chronic periodontitis, in comparison to periodontally healthy individuals. <b>...

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Main Authors: Gani Dhruva, Lakshmi Deepa, Krishnan Rama, Emmadi Pamela
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2009;volume=13;issue=2;spage=69;epage=74;aulast=Gani