Marginal jawbone loss is associated with onset of rheumatoid arthritis and is related to plasma level of receptor activator of nuclear factor kappa ‐B ligand (RANKL)

ConclusionsMarginal jawbone loss preceded clinical onset of symptoms of RA but the difference was only manifested in non‐smokers. Moreover, pre‐symptomatic RA‐individuals, who were RANKL positive, displayed a significantly higher degree of marginal jawbone loss, particularly in ACPA positive individuals.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Arthritis and Rheumatism - December 1, 2017 Category: Rheumatology Authors: Elin Kindstedt, Linda Johansson, Py Palmqvist, Cecilia Koskinen Holm, Heidi Kokkonen, Ingegerd Johansson, Solbritt Rantap ää Dahlqvist, Pernilla Lundberg Tags: Full Length Source Type: research