Smokers have a risk of developing periodontal disease. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) play a significant role in periodontal tissue destruction. In this study possible relationship between smoking and gingival tissue expression of gelatinases in chronic
Rahşan Atasoy ŞENTÜRK +3 more
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Background: To analyze the association between TLR-4 Asp299Gly and Thr399Ile gene polymorphisms and chronic periodontitis in a sample of south Indian population.
Bavigadda Harish Reddy +5 more
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The oral microbiome and adverse pregnancy outcomes. [PDF]
Significant evidence supports an association between periodontal pathogenic bacteria and preterm birth and preeclampsia. The virulence properties assigned to specific oral pathogenic bacteria, for example, Fusobacterium nucleatum, Porphyromonas ...
Angolkar, Mubashir +5 more
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Effects of metformin on inflammation, oxidative stress, and bone loss in a rat model of periodontitis. [PDF]
AimTo evaluate the effects of metformin (Met) on inflammation, oxidative stress, and bone loss in a rat model of ligature-induced periodontitis.Materials & methodsMale albino Wistar rats were divided randomly into five groups of twenty-one rats each,
Araújo Júnior, Raimundo Fernandes de +9 more
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Occurrence of periodontal pathogens among patients with chronic periodontitis [PDF]
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of the periodontal pathogens that form the red complex (Tannerella forsythia, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola) and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in patients with chronic periodontitis.
Farias, B.C. +6 more
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A Comparative Evaluation of Serum Magnesium in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients with and without Periodontitis - A Clinico-biochemical Study [PDF]
Introduction: Magnesium is an essential cation playing a crucial role in many physiological functions and its imbalance is associated with greater number of pathological situations.
Akshatha Shetty +3 more
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Oral Inflammation, Tooth Loss, Risk Factors, and Association with Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease [PDF]
Periodontitis is a polymicrobial chronic inflammatory disease of tooth-supporting tissues with bacterial etiology affecting all age groups, becoming chronic in a subgroup of older individuals.
Crean, Stjohn +5 more
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Subgingival periodontal pathogens associated with chronic periodontitis in Yemenis [PDF]
Il a été rapporté que le profil microbien sous-gingival associé à la parodontite différait significativement selon l'emplacement géographique. Le but de cette étude était d'évaluer l'association entre un panel d'agents pathogènes bactériens parodontaux présumés et la parodontite chronique chez les Yéménites.
Nezar N. Al-Hebshi +3 more
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Fibrinogen Degradation Products and Periodontitis: Deciphering the Connection [PDF]
Introduction: Fibrinogen degradation products (e.g. D-dimer) arise from digested fibrin clots and fibrinogen. Elevated concentrations accompany activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis and indicate chronic inflammatory diseases. D-Dimer tests are a
Shweta Dikshit
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Probiotic Biotherapy: Discussing its Influential Role in Oral Health [PDF]
Introduction: Probiotics are widely known for their health promoting benefits, especially with its association to gastrointestinal health. For many years, most research has been focused on the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections or ...
Florez, Karla, Sullano, Claudette
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