Comparative evaluation of cathepsin K levels in gingival crevicular fluid among smoking and nonsmoking patients with chronic periodontitis
Background: The aim of the study is to comparatively evaluate the levels of cathepsin K (CSTK) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) among smoking and nonsmoking patients with chronic periodontitis (CP). Materials and Methods: A total of 160 systemically healthy male patients were included in the study...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2018
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