Evaluation of serum concentrations of hs-CRP and Hb in varying severities of chronic periodontitis.

Context: Chronic periodontitis patients exhibit elevations in serum concentrations of c-reactive protein (CRP). Also, periodontitis can potentially contribute to reduced haemoglobin (Hb) levels leading to anaemia of chronic disease (ACD).

Objective: To determine whether disease severity affect CRP and Hb levels in patients with chronic periodontitis.