To assess the association between periodontal parameters, serum lipid profile and Lp-PLA2 level in systemically healthy Chronic Periodontitis subjects and healthy controls.

Seventy five participants were divided into 3 groups. The groups consisted of GROUP I- generalized severe chronic periodontitis, GROUP II- generalized moderate chronic periodontitis and GROUP III- systemically and periodontally healthy volunteers who served as control. The selected patients were then evaluated for periodontal parameters, lipid profile and Lp-PLA2.

Inclusion Criteria:

Group I:

1. Subjects with age ≥ 35 years.
2. Presence of at least 24 teeth, with Clinical attachment loss (CAL) ≥ 5mm in more than 30% of sites.

Group II:

1. Subjects with age ≥ 35 years.
2. Presence of at least 24 teeth, with Clinical attachment loss (CAL) between 3-4 mm in more than 30% of sites.

Group III:

1. Subjects with age ≥ 35 years.
2. Healthy and intact periodontium

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Presence of any systemic disease or conditions that could affect periodontal tissues.
2. History of periodontal treatment in past 6 months.
3. Smoking and alcoholism
4. Anomalies of blood and immune system
5. Systemic medication or antibiotic treatment for the previous 6 months.
6. Pregnant females.

The study population was selected from the Department of Periodontology, Meenakshi Ammal Dental College