Brain natriuretic peptide serum levels in periodontitis.

Published in: Journal of periodontal research (2018)

In periodontitis, increased serum NT-proBNP levels are observed in comparison with individuals without periodontitis. Moreover, the greater the degree of periodontal destruction, the higher the levels of NT-proBNP in serum.

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