Effect of periodontal therapy on circulating levels of endotoxin in women with periodontitis: A pilot clinical trial

Context: Periodontitis is a potential risk factor for adverse pregnancy outcomes due to the presence of a subgingival load of pathogenic bacteria. Instrumentation of periodontal pockets during treatment may result in bacteremia and/or endotoxemia. Aims: The aim of this pilot clinical trial was to d...

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Main Authors: Shaju P Jacob, Sonia Nath, R M Zade
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2012;volume=23;issue=6;spage=714;epage=718;aulast=Jacob