C-Reactive Protein (CRP) and its Association with Periodontal Disease: A Brief Review
Periodontal disease is a chronic infection of the gums characterised by a loss of attachment between the tooth and bone, and bone loss. C-reactive protein (CRP) elevation is a part of the acute phase response to acute and chronic inflammation. Many epidemiological studies have shown that serum CRP...
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2014-07-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/4646/8355_CE(Ra)_F(Sh)_PF1(PAK)_PFA(P)_PF2(PAG)_PF2(PN).pdf |