Variations of Serum CRP Levels in Periodontal Health and Diseases: A Clinico-Biochemical Study.

This study aimed to quantify serum C-reactive protein (CRP) values in periodontally healthy people and explore the relationship between serum CRP levels and chronic periodontitis, and the influence of scaling as well as root planing (SRP) on serum CRP levels. The study included 100 systemically healthy adults ( = 100; 50 males and 50 females) who were separated into two groups: Group A (control) = 50; periodontally healthy subjects and Group B (test) = 50; subjects with chronic periodontitis. The test group (group B) was further separated randomly into two groups: B1 ( = 25) and B2 ( = 25).

Role of jargon in the patient-doctor communication in the dental healthcare sector-A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Medical terminology is useful for better communication between medical and dental professionals. Overzealous use of this terminology and use of medical terms during patient interaction hamper the complete understanding of the doctor's explanation about their health status. Nowadays, the usage of abbreviations or short terminology in health sectors has become common during all stages like the patient's initial visit, during the diagnosis, and even during the treatment plan stage.

Assessment and Correlation of Salivary Ca, Mg, and pH in Smokers and Non-Smokers with Generalized Chronic Periodontitis.

: Diagnostic evaluation with the aid of biomarkers has reached newer heights to assess disease activity. Salivary calcium, magnesium, and pH are one of the biochemical parameters which can be helpful in assessing the progression of periodontal disease. Smokers are at topnotch threat for having oral diseases, predominantly periodontal diseases.