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Research Paper | Biochemistry Science | India | Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016
Association between Periodontitis and Hyperlipidemia
Sumit Tiwari | Bhavana Singhal | Shakuntala Saini
Abstract: s Background Periodontitis is a local chronic inflammatory condition of the supporting structures of the teeth resulting from a dental plaque biofilm attached to teeth surfaces. Recent studies have indicated that this oral disease may have effects on systemic health. Aim The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association between periodontitis and hyperlipidemia. Material and Methods This study was carried out on 120 periodontitis patients and 40 healthy individuals attending Out patient department of Dental surgery at SMS Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. Results This study showed significantly higher levels of triglycerides, total cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol and significantly low level of HDL-cholesterol in periodontitis patients, in comparison to control.
Keywords: Periodontitis, Cholesterol, Triglyceride
Edition: Volume 5 Issue 9, September 2016,
Pages: 1655 - 1657
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