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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Main Authors: Ioana Martu, Ionut Luchian, Ancuta Goriuc, Dana Budala, Alexandra Martu, Monica Tatarciuc, Cristian Martu, Alexandra Jitareanu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Romanian Dental Association for Education 2020-12-01
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/