Immunoglobulin concentration in gingival tissue of type 2 diabetic patients with periodontitis

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is considered as a risk factor for the initiation and progression of periodontal disease. The diabetic patients often exhibit decreased immune response and increased susceptibility to infection. In the present study, a quantitative estimation of the gingival tissue immu...

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Main Author: Anil Sukumaran
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2006-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2006;volume=17;issue=4;spage=151;epage=154;aulast=Anil