Salivary Pro-Inflammatory Markers and Smoking Status Influences the Treatment Effectiveness of Periodontal Disease Patients with Hypertension

Background: Hypertension and periodontal diseases share several risk factors. Inflammation biomarkers in saliva are related to hypertension and periodontal disease. The aim of this study was to explore the role of the salivary inflammatory biomarkers in the treatment effectiveness of patients with h...

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Main Authors: Kun-Tsung Lee, Zhu-Ling Guo, Nai-Chia Teng, Kuei-Ling Christine Hsu, I-Hui Chen, Chang-Yu Lee, Hung-Ming Chang, Yung-Kai Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-07-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/18/14/7364