SALIVARY TUMOR NECROSIS FACTOR-ALPHA (TNF-Α)-A POTENTIAL MARKER OF PERIODONTAL DESTRUCTION. EVOLUTION UNDER DOXYCYCLINE TREATMENT
Periodontal disease is an inflammatory condition caused by the accumulation of bacteria on tooth surfaces as oral biofilms. Cytokine production is increased in the gingival fluid and in tissues affected by periodontal disease, and their level is important for the diagnosis of periodontal diseases, b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Romanian Dental Association for Education
2020-12-01
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Series: | Romanian Journal of Medical and Dental Education |
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Online Access: | http://www.journal.adre.ro/salivary-tumor-necrosis-factor-alpha-tnf-%ce%b1-a-potential-marker-of-periodontal-destruction-evolution-under-doxycycline-treatment/ |