Serum levels of vitamin D and chronic periodontitis in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Introduction: Concomitance of chronic periodontitis (CP) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) have been associated with adverse outcomes. Vitamin D (25(OH)D) deficiency my play a role in CP and inadequate vitamin D status is common among patients with CKD.

Objective: To examine the relationship between vitamin 25(OH)D and CP in patients with CKD not yet on dialysis.