Estimation of Salivary Tumour Necrosis Factor-α Levels in Post-menopausal Women with Chronic Periodontitis
Introduction: Periodontitis and increased levels of Tumor Necrosis Factor-alpha (TNF-α) are considered as key factors contributing to the bone loss observed in oestrogen deficient post-menopausal women. Aim: The present study aimed at assessing the levels of salivary TNF-α in pre- and post-menopausa...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2018-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/11488/32504_CE[Ra1]_F(SHU)_PF1(AJ_SHU)_PFA(AJ_SL)_PB(AJ_SL)_PN(SL).pdf |