Low Prevalence of Periodontitis in Acromegaly: Growth Hormone May Exert a Protective Effect

Low Prevalence of Periodontitis in Acromegaly: Growth Hormone May Exert a Protective Effect

Purpose: To evaluate bone mineral density (BMD) measurements and the presence of periodontitis in patients with acromegaly, as well as to inquire the impact of interfering factors. Material and Method: Forty-seven acromegalic patients with any accompanying condition known to affect calcium-bone met...

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Main Authors: Hülya Serinsöz, Melek Eda Ertörer, Sibel Başcıl, Okan Bakıner, Emre Bozkırlı, Neslihan B. Tütüncü
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Turkiye Klinikleri 2015-06-01
Series:Turkish Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Subjects:
Acromegaly
bone
growth hormone (GH)
periodontitis
osteoporosis
Online Access:http://www.turkjem.org/article_9046/Low-Prevalence-Of-Periodontitis-In-Acromegaly-Growth-Hormone-May-Exert-A-Protective-Effect

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