Antimicrobial Periodontal Treatment Decreases Serum C‐Reactive Protein, Tumor Necrosis Factor‐Alpha, But Not Adiponectin Levels in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis

Abstract

Periodontal treatment is effective in reducing CRP and TNF-alpha, while adiponectin does not appear to be influenced by periodontal treatment. Elevated levels of CRP and TNF-alpha may be associated with increased risk for future development of atherosclerosis in periodontitis patients.