Association of Periodontal Diseases with Elevation of Serum C-reactive Protein and Body Mass Index

Association of Periodontal Diseases with Elevation of Serum C-reactive Protein and Body Mass Index

<p><strong><em>Background and aims. </em></strong>C-reactive protein (CRP) is a well-known acute-phase reactant produced by the liver in response to inflammation caused by various stimuli. Periodontal disease is a chronic infectio...

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Main Authors: Adileh Shirmohammadi, Reza Pourabbas, Mohammad Taghi Chitsazi, Gazaleh Ahmadi Zenouz, Amir Hossein Vatankhah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences 2008-04-01
Series:Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects
Online Access:http://dentistry.tbzmed.ac.ir/joddd/index.php/joddd/article/view/34

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