Evaluation of association between hyperlipidemia and periodontitis

Autor: Moein Taghavi A., Haerian Ardakani A., Talebi Ardakani MR., Tabatabai I
Jazyk: perština
Rok vydání: 2005
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Zdroj: Journal of Dental Medicine, Vol 18, Iss 2, Pp 53-58 (2005)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1024-641X
2008-2444
Popis: Statement of Problem: Hyperlipidemia is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In recent years some evidence has been presented regarding the association between periodontal and cardiovascular diseases. Purpose: The aim of this study was the evaluation of association between hyperlipidemia and periodontitis. Materials and Methods: In this case-control study, levels of plasma lipids in 40 subjects with periodontitis (CPITN score III or IV) were measured and compared with 40 age and sex matched controls. Data were analyzed using t-student test with P
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