ABO Blood Group & Periodontitis: Correlation or No- Relation.
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2016-01
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Background: The purpose of the present study was to determine whether there was a relationship between periodontal
diseases and ABO blood groups. Methods: This epidemiological study was carried out on 300 subjects who were
randomly selected from individuals referred to the periodontics of Ahmedabad Dental College & Hospital for periodontal
treatment or for other reasons regarding dental health. The study based on periodontal condition, blood group. The effects
of blood subgroups on periodontal health, gingivitis and Periodontitis were investigated separately. Results: The findings
of our study revealed that subject’s blood group “O” and “B”, Rh positive had a greater propensity for periodontitis followed
by blood group A and least prevalent is blood group AB. Conclusions: ABO blood subgroups and Rh factor may
constitute a risk factor on the development of periodontal disease.
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ABO blood group, Periodontitis, Rh factor
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Patel Rushit, Patel Karan M, Patel Harsh N, Shah Harsh G. ABO Blood Group & Periodontitis: Correlation or No- Relation. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016 Jan-Feb; 2(1): 251-254.