Fibrinogen Degradation Products and Periodontitis: Deciphering the Connection.

Journal: Journal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR
Published Date: Dec 1, 2015

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Fibrinogen degradation products (e.g. D-dimer) arise from digested fibrin clots and fibrinogen. Elevated concentrations accompany activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis and indicate chronic inflammatory diseases. D-Dimer tests are a quick, noninvasive method to rule out abnormal clotting. Periodontitis strongly affects the haemostatic system and evokes a procoagulant state. Correlation of chronic periodontitis with early indicators of disease (biomarkers) might be useful.

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  • Shweta Dikshit
    Post Graduate Student, Department of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Sciences, SGT University , Gurgaon, Haryana, India .

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