Role of Autoimmune Responses in Periodontal Disease

Periodontal diseases are characterized by localized infections and inflammatory conditions that directly affect teeth supporting structures which are the major cause of tooth loss. Several studies have demonstrated the involvement of autoimmune responses in periodontal disease. Evidences of involvem...

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Main Authors: Soumya Nair, Mohamed Faizuddin, Jayanthi Dharmapalan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Autoimmune Diseases
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/596824