Assessment And Comparison Of Rbc And Wbc Parameters Among Chronic Periodontitis

Abstract

Chronic periodontitis is a common disease of the oral cavity consisting of chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissue that is caused by the accumulation of plaque. This disease is related to common and preventable biological risk factors like high blood pressure, high blood cholesterol, diabetes, genetic factors, and obesity and behavioral risk factors like unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, and tobacco use.

AIM:

The main aim of the study is to assess and compare RBC and WBC parameters among chronic periodontitis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study population included 30 patients with chronic periodontitis and blood parameters like RBC count , neutrophils and lymphocytes were measured and recorded. The values were statistically analysed using the SPSS software and results were derived.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION:

The severity of periodontitis decreases with increase with the severity of periodontitis.The neutrophils count decreases with increase in severity and lymphocytes increase with severity.

CONCLUSION:

From the results of the present study, it can be concluded that RBC count , neutrophils decrease and lymphocytes increase in patients with chronic periodontitis. This can be due to increase in inflammation which leads to elevated levels of lymphocytes.