Use of Host- and Bacteria-Derived Salivary Markers in Detection of Periodontitis: A Cumulative Approach

In the present study, we propose a novel diagnostic approach, using 3 different salivary markers, representing periodontal pathogen burden, inflammation, and tissue degradation, for detecting periodontitis. The salivary concentrations of Porphyromonas gingivalis, interleukin-1β, and matrix metallopr...

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Main Authors: Ulvi Kahraman Gursoy, Eija Könönen, Pirkko J. Pussinen, Taina Tervahartiala, Kati Hyvärinen, Anna L. Suominen, Veli-Jukka Uitto, Susanna Paju, Timo Sorsa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2011-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2011-0788