Calprotectin and cross-linked N-telopeptides of type I collagen levels in crevicular fluid from implant sites with peri-implant diseases: a pilot study

Abstract Background Peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) contains calprotectin and NTx, which are markers for inflammation and bone resorption, respectively. The aims of this pilot study were to compare calprotectin and NTx levels in PICF from implant sites with or without peri-implant diseases and...

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Main Authors: Eijiro Sakamoto, Rie Kido, Yoritoki Tomotake, Yoshihito Naitou, Yuichi Ishida, Jun-ichi Kido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2018-09-01
Series:International Journal of Implant Dentistry
Subjects:
NTx
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40729-018-0138-2