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Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis: a review.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Nov 2005
Bartold P M, Marshall R I, Haynes D R
Abstract excerpt
Periodontitis and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) appear to share many pathologic features. In this review, the common pathologic mechanisms of these two common chronic conditions are explored. Emerging evidence now suggests a strong relationship between the extent and severity of periodontal disease and RA. While this relationship is unlikely to be causal, it is clear that individuals with advanced RA are more likely...
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