Periodontitis does not increase serum inflammatory markers IL-6 and CRP in solid organ transplant patients.

Michael P Rethman

Journal of Evidence-based Dental Practice 2010 December

ARTICLE TITLE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Periodontitis and inflammatory markers in transplant recipients. Shaqman M, Ioannidou E, Burleson J, Hull D, Dongari-Bagtzogou A. J Periodontol 2010;81(5):666-72.

REVIEWER: Michael P. Rethman, DDS, MS.

PURPOSE/QUESTION: Does the presence of severe chronic periodontitis or, alternately, individual signs of chronic periodontitis increase serum indicators of systemic inflammation among solid organ implant patients?

SOURCE OF FUNDING: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR grant #R21DE16466).

TYPE OF STUDY/DESIGN: Cross-sectional study.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.

STRENGTH OF RECOMMENDATION GRADE: Not applicable.

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