Saliva Dysfunction and Oral Microbial Changes among Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients with Dental Caries
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune and inflammatory disease affecting multiorgans of human body. Independent studies show that SLE patients had higher caries prevalence compared to non-SLE individuals. However, the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. In present study, we en...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | BioMed Research International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/8364042 |