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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Main Authors: Tushika Bansal, Anita Pandey, Deepa D, Ashish K Asthana
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2014-07-01
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