Abstract
Aim: To compare the levels of Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP)
in post-menopausal women with and without periodontitis
Methodology: A cross-sectional pilot study was conducted. A total of 50 postmenopausal women were
recruited and categorized into two groups based on their periodontal status. Their
salivary samples were collected and subjected to Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) and alkaline
phosphatase (ALP) estimation in the laboratory
Results: The activity of LDH and ALP were significantly higher in the post-menopausal women
with periodontitis than those without periodontitis.
Conclusion: The present study demonstrated post-menopausal women may have exaggerated inflammatory
response to dental plaque.
Keywords
Lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) - Alkaline phosphatase (ALP) - post-menopause - periodontitis
- saliva