Browsing Department of Clinical Dentistry by Subject "Chronic periodontitis"
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Impact of chronic periodontitis on levels of glucoregulatory biomarkers in gingival crevicular fluid of adults with and without type 2 diabetes
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-05-20)The relationship between diabetes and periodontal disease is bidirectional, but information about the effect of chronic periodontitis on the levels of the glucoregulatory biomarkers locally in gingival crevicular fluid ... -
Influence of type 2 diabetes on local production of inflammatory molecules in adults with and without chronic periodontitis: A cross-sectional study
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2015-07-27)Background Pathological changes in periodontal tissues are mediated by the interaction between microorganisms and the host immune-inflammatory response. Hyperglycemia may interfere with this process. The aim of this study ... -
Site-specific treatment outcome in smokers following 12 months of supportive periodontal therapy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-12)Aim: To evaluate the effect of cigarette smoking on periodontal health at patient, tooth, and site levels following supportive therapy. Materials and Methods: Eighty chronic periodontitis patients, 40 smokers and 40 ...