Peri ‐implant parameters and C‐reactive protein levels among patients with different obesity levels

ConclusionClinical and radiographic peri‐implant inflammatory parameters and serum CRP were significantly high in patients with severe form of obesity. Serum CRP levels correlated with peri‐implant bleeding in obese patients. These findings are preliminary and long‐term controlled trials are recommended to support these outcomes.

Source: Clinical Implant Dentistry and Related Research - November 16, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Fahim Vohra, Fahad Alkhudhairy, Abdulaziz A. Al ‐Kheraif, Zohaib Akram, Fawad Javed Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research