Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 21-22 , March 2009

C-Reactive Protein Levels are Elevated in Patients with Periodontitis and Their CRP Levels May Go Down After Periodontal Therapy

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PII: S1532-3382(08)00222-4

doi: 10.1016/j.jebdp.2008.12.010

Journal of Evidence-Based Dental Practice
Volume 9, Issue 1 , Pages 21-22 , March 2009

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