title: Periodontitis does not increase serum inflammatory markers IL-6 and CRP in solid organ transplant patients.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Periodontitis and inflammatory markers in transplant recipients. Shaqman M, Ioannidou E, Burleson J, Hull D, Dongari-Bagtzogou A. J Periodontol 2010;81(5):666-72.
  
  
  METHODS
  Michael P. Rethman, DDS, MS.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Does the presence of severe chronic periodontitis or, alternately, individual signs of chronic periodontitis increase serum indicators of systemic inflammation among solid organ implant patients?
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR grant #R21DE16466).
  
  
  METHODS
  Cross-sectional study.
  
  
  METHODS
  Level 2: Limited-quality, patient-oriented evidence.
  
  
  METHODS
  Not applicable.
authors.affiliation: rethman@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Michael P
authors.initials: MP
authors.lastname: Rethman