Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody and Periodontal Status in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

ABSTRACT

Objectives: Studies have shown that periodontal disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis [RA] shared similar pathogenesis. Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide anibodies [anti-CCP] has recently been used for diagnosis of RA. Thus, this study aimed to assess the levels of anti-CCP antibodies and periodontal status in RA patients