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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this cross-sectional study is to investigate gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) osteocalcin levels in chronic periodontitits (CP) and periodontal healthy in elderly subjects. METHODS: 10 patients with CP alone and 10 healthy elderly patients were enrolled. Probing depth, clinical attachment level, plaque index, and papillary bleeding index were recorded. GCF osteocalcin levels were analyzed by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Parametric tests were used for statistical analysis RESULTS: CP had higher GCF osteocalcin levels compared to healthy groups (P <0.05). CONCLUSION: The present study might suggest that osteocalcin plays a role on periodontal disease pathogenessis. Fluctuating GCF levels of osteocalcin might point out to the abnormal bone turnover in periodontitis.

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