Quantification of using real-time polymerase chain reaction in subjects suffering from chronic periodontitis with and without rheumatoid arthritis.

Background: , highly virulent bacteria, is said to play an important role in the pathogenesis of periodontal disease and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Chronic periodontitis (CP) is a microbial-induced inflammatory disease leading to tooth loss if undetected and untreated. RA is a systemic inflammatory disease affecting the joints with subsequent morbidity and mortality.