Periodontitis is a chronic inflammatory condition of the periodontium involving interactions
between bacterial products, numerous cell populations and inflammatory mediators. It is …

The aim of this paper is to provide a review on the role of inflammation in orthodontically
induced inflammatory root resorption (OIIRR) and accelerating orthodontic tooth movement …

Both lesions of endodontic origin and periodontal diseases involve the host response to
bacteria and the formation of osteolytic lesions. Important for both is the upregulation of …

Periodontal disease is the most frequent cause of tooth loss in humans and is the most
prevalent disease associated with bone loss, including osteoporosis. Periodontal …

During infection, circulating blood monocytes migrate from the vasculature to the
extravascular compartments where they mature into tissue macrophages. The maturation …

Background The authors conducted a study to determine if salivary biomarkers specific for
three aspects of periodontitis—inflammation, collagen degradation and bone turnover …

Objective: The purpose of the present study was to assess the relation between clinical
parameters and concentrations of the key (IL‐1β, TNF‐α, IL‐2, IFN‐γ, IL‐4, IL‐10) cytokines …

Diabetes is associated with increased prevalence, severity, and progression of periodontal
disease. To test the hypothesis that activation of RAGE (Receptor for Advanced Glycation …

Aim: To review the literature for genetic risk factors associated with periodontitis. Methods:
Computerized search of the literature in English using key words: Periodontitis; Genes; …

Objective Although accumulating evidence indicates that macrophages are central players
in the destructive and reparative phases of periodontal disease, their polarization states at …