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Aim and Objectives: The objective of this study was to illustrate the link between periodontitis (PO) and endothelial dysfunction
in hypertensive patients. Materials and Methods: This cross‑sectional study involved 53 hypertensive patients with or without PO
compared with 28 healthy controls. On the basis of the study protocol, the participants were divided into three groups: Group (1):
24 patients with hypertension only, Group (2): 29 patients with hypertension and PO, and Group (3): 28 healthy controls. Lipid
profile, endothelin‑1 (ET‑1), and high‑sensitivity C‑reactive protein (hs‑CRP) were measured. Blood pressure and body mass index
(BMI) were evaluated. Diagnostic criteria of severe PO periodontal indices including plaque
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