Association of Periodontal Status, General Health Conditions and Serum Antibody Titers of Periodontopathic Bacteria.

Abstract

Recent evidence suggests that periodontal status, serum antibody levels for periodontopathic bacteria, and general health conditions are linked. Subjects over the age of 40 years (n=650) were recruited for the present study. Periodontal status was evaluated using the Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs (CPITN). The following characteristics, assessed during a general health examination, were used