Individuals with periodontitis have altered concentrations of various proteins in their blood, according to a new study from Umeå University, Sweden. These findings pave the way for research into biomarkers for periodontitis and the underlying causes of the disease. Severe periodontitis affects about one in 10 Swedes and, in addition to tooth loss, can also be linked to other diseases.
This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com