Association and predictive value of C-reactive protein, fibrinogen and periodontal indices in periodontitis severity : a cross-sectional study.

Clin Oral Investig · 2026 · PMC12987852 · PMID 41824117

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Although higher Fg (g/L) levels were associated with increased odds of Stage IV (OR: 2.19), this association did not reach statistical significance after adjusting for CRP, PPD, and CAL (95% CI: 0.86–5.91, P = 0.107) (Table S2 ).

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