Comparative estimation of salivary and serum C-reactive protein levels in chronic periodontitis with or without Type II diabetes mellitus: A clinico-biochemical study
Background: Periodontal diseases are characterized by chronic inflammatory destruction of periodontal connective tissues and extensive alveolar bone destruction as a result of complex interactions between periodontal pathogens and host defense mechanism. Systemic disease such as diabetes mellitus fu...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2017-01-01
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Series: | SRM Journal of Research in Dental Sciences |
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Online Access: | http://www.srmjrds.in/article.asp?issn=0976-433X;year=2017;volume=8;issue=3;spage=99;epage=104;aulast=Dholey |