Assessment of serum levels of MMP-8 and hs CRP in chronic periodontitis patients in relation to atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Background: Periodontitis and Atherosclerosis Cardiovascular disease are chronic inflammatory diseases which are highly prevalent. During the last two decades, there has been an increasing interest in the impact of oral health on atherosclerosis and subsequent cardiovascular disease.Aims of the stud...

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Main Authors: Zainab J Raheem, Maha A Ahmed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: College of Dentistry/ University of Baghdad 2014-12-01
Series:Journal of Baghdad College of Dentistry
Online Access:https://jbcd.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/jbcd/article/view/605