Analysis of periodontal parameteres and salivary levels of Receptor Activator of NF- κβ Ligand (RANKL) and Osteoprotegerin (OPG) in obese periodontitis patients
Obesity is recognized as a systemic disease that predisposes to various comorbidities and complications that affect overall health and is an emerging health problem globally. According to WHO, patients with a body mass index (BMI) >30 are considered obese. Obesity is a risk factor for periodon...
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.usm.my/57808/ http://eprints.usm.my/57808/1/RAHEEM%20RAMZAN%20CHEEMA-FINAL%20THESIS%20P-SGM000718%28R%29-24%20pages.pdf |