Prolactin Hormone in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With Periodontitis

Synovial and Gingival Crevicular Fluid Levels of Prolactin Hormone in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients With Periodontitis

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

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