Effect of smoking on neutrophil apoptosis in chronic periodontitis: An immunohistochemical study

Context: Periodontal disease is caused by chronic infection inducing an inflammatory reaction leading to breakdown of tooth-supporting tissues. There are various risk factors for the disease, and smoking is one of them. Apoptosis plays a critical role in the regulation of inflammation and host immun...

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Main Authors: Sachin S Shivanaikar, Mohamed Faizuddin, Kishore Bhat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2013-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dental Research
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Online Access:http://www.ijdr.in/article.asp?issn=0970-9290;year=2013;volume=24;issue=1;spage=147;epage=147;aulast=Shivanaikar