Effect of chronic periodontal infection on systemic lipid profile: A clinical and biochemical study
Background: Hyperlipidemia is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD). In the recent years, some evidence has been presented that periodontitis is associated with an increased risk of CVD. To further elucidate this association, we have studied the levels of serum lipid profile...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2015-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jicdro.org/article.asp?issn=2231-0754;year=2015;volume=7;issue=2;spage=106;epage=110;aulast=Lal |