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Atherogenic lipoprotein parameters in patients with aggressive periodontitis

Miguel L. Rufail, Harvey A. Schenkein, Thomas E. Koertge, Al M. Best, Suzanne E. Barbour, John G. Tew, Rik van Antwerpen

Journal of Periodontal Research · 2007 · 41 citations · 33 references

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Abstract

These results indicate that periodontal infection is associated with elevated plasma levels of atherogenic lipoprotein species. This association may account for the increased risk of periodontitis patients for cardiovascular disease.

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