Rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis: Biological links and the emergence of dual purpose therapies

Rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis are widely prevalent diseases and are characterized by tissue destruction due to chronic inflammation. Recently, there is growing evidence that the two diseases share many pathological features. This article reviews their clinical and biological links. However,...

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Main Authors: Modi Depinder, Chopra Vipinder, Bhau Usha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2009;volume=20;issue=1;spage=86;epage=90;aulast=Modi