Periodontitis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
Conditions
Brief summary
In this study we will assess the presence of prolactin hormone in the gingival crevicular fluid , and synovial fluid of patient with rheumatoid arthritis and periodontitis
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* for first group patients with active rheumatoid arthritis with periodontitis. * second group , patients with periodontitis and otherwise systemically healthy * third group, systemically and periodontallly healthy subjects
Exclusion criteria
* smokers, * pregnant or lactating females * patients taking medications the affects levels of prolactin hormone. * no periodontal treatment in the past six months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| prolactin hormone levels in the tested media | 24 hours | changes in prolactin hormone expression in the tested media |