Non-surgical periodontal therapy and systemic inflammatory biomarkers in patients with periodontitis and carotid plaque burden: a pilot study
Introduction Systemic inflammation is a key contributor to the pathophysiology of carotid plaque burden (CpB). Increasing evidence supports a link between periodontitis and systemic conditions, including endothelial dysfunction, and CpB. This study aimed to explore inflammatory mediators involved in cardiovascular dise...