An assessment of anti-citrullinated protein antibody in systemically healthy individuals with or without chronic periodontitis: A case & #8211;control study

Conclusion: The results of the study confirmed that CP can be a risk factor for RA. Moreover, the severity of periodontitis appeared to be related to elevated serum levels of ACPA.

Source: Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology - November 14, 2020 Category: Dentistry Authors: Ankita Rajaram Yadav Jeevanand Deshmukh Mandakal Venkatapur Devarathnamma Asif Kardal Mitali Bhagchandani Ratika Srivastava Source Type: research