Comparative evaluation of micronutrient status in the serum of diabetes mellitus patients and healthy individuals with periodontitis

<b>Background:</b> Periodontal diseases are microbial induced chronic inflammatory conditions characterized by infiltration of leukocytes, loss of connective tissue, alveolar bone resorption, and formation of periodontal pockets. In response to periodontal pathogens, the leukocytes (PMN...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Thomas Biju, Kumari Suchetha, Ramitha K, Ashwini Kumari M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
Subjects:
Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2010;volume=14;issue=1;spage=46;epage=49;aulast=Thomas