A study to evaluate the correlation of serum albumin levels with chronic periodontitis.
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2015-01
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Context: Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory disease caused by bacterial infection of the
supporting tissues around the teeth. Serum albumin levels might be the practical marker of
general health status. Albumin concentration is associated with nutrition and inflammation.
Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between periodontal health status
and serum albumin levels.
Subjects and Methods: A total of 60 subjects of both genders with age range of 40–70 years were
included in the study. Patients were divided into two groups viz. Group I; clinically healthy
subjects and Group II; patients with chronic periodontitis, that is, loss of attachment ≥5 mm.
Serum albumin concentration was estimated by bromocresol green albumin method.
Statistical Analysis Used: Student’s unpaired t‑test.
Results: The mean value of serum albumin levels for Group I was 4.815 g/dL with standard
deviation (SD) of 0.127 and for Group II, the mean value of serum albumin levels was
4.219 g/dL (SD 0.174). The difference between serum albumin levels in Group I and Group II
were found to be statistically significant (P ≤ 0.001).
Conclusions: The findings of this clinical trial suggest an inverse relationship between the
serum albumin concentration and chronic periodontal disease.
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Body mass index, chronic periodontitis, general health status, serum albumin
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Kaur Navkiran, Kaur Navneet, Sarangal Vandana. A study to evaluate the correlation of serum albumin levels with chronic periodontitis. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2015 Jan-Feb; 26(1): 11-14.