Sarath Chandran
India
Research Article
Statistical Study on Serum CRP levels in Aggressive & Chronic Periodontitis:Pre & Post Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy
Author(s): Varshal J Barot and Sarath ChandranVarshal J Barot and Sarath Chandran
Background: Elevated serum C-reactive protein (CRP) is regarded as a risk predictor for cardiovascular diseases. A positive association between circulating CRP levels and periodontal disease may be responsible. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of non-surgical periodontal therapy on serum CRP, WBC and OHI-S level in patients with aggressive and chronic periodontitis.
Methods: Total 57 subjects, divided into 3 groups based on the diagnosis into: Group A- aggressive periodontitis (n=17), Group B- chronic periodontitis (n=20) and Group C- non-periodontitis (n=20). After clinical data were recorded, venous blood was taken at baseline and 1 month after nonsurgical periodontal therapy. Periodontal examination included probing depth at baseline and OHI-S level was recorded at b.. View More»
