Localisation of citrullinated and carbamylated proteins in inflamed gingival tissues from rheumatoid arthritis patients.

If PD is a potential source of post-translationally modified proteins, untreated PD should not be taken lightly in the context of RA. Hence, addressing gingival inflammation should be viewed as an important preventive measure in the general population not only for the progression of periodontal disease but also reducing the risk of developing extra-oral comorbidities.