Effect of atorvastatin on chronic periodontitis: a randomized pilot study.

Aim: We studied the effect of atorvastatin (ATV) treatment on bone loss prevention in subjects with chronic periodontitis.

Material And Methods: In this controlled double-blind study, 38 subjects with chronic periodontitis were randomized into two groups, paired by age to receive ATV (20 mg) or placebo daily for 3 months. Periodontal mechanical treatment was carried out in both groups at baseline.