The levels of cartonectin and procalcitonin in patients with chronic periodontitis and hypertension

Abstract

This study aimed to examine the effects of chronic periodontitis and essential hypertension on serum and salivary cartonectin (CTRP3) and procalcitonin (ProCT) levels.

Keywords

• cartonectin
• chronic periodontitis
• essential hypertension
• inflammation
• procalcitonin