Discusses the potential of gingival crevice fluid (GCF) measurements as predictors of risk for
periodontal diseases. Pathogenesis of periodontitis; Determination of risk markers; GCF …

A computer-assisted medline search was conducted to find the relevant articles concerning
the periodontal disease markers in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and saliva published …

Background: Recent studies have shown that cytokines are pivotal to the pathogenesis of
periodontal diseases and may be used as markers in diagnosis. Aim: The aim of the present …

Periodontitis is a widespread, complex inflammatory disease of the mouth, which results in a
loss of gingival tissue and alveolar bone, with aggressive periodontitis (AgP) as its most …

Background: The objectives of this study were to clinically and immunologically assess the
effects of mechanical anti‐infective therapies for mucositis and peri‐implantitis and to …

Background: Cigarette smoking and stress are considered risk factors that have been
associated with periodontal disease progression. Conflicting results have been reported …

This chapter provides an account of knowledge on the etiopathogenesis of the various
periodontal diseases that affect children and adolescents. This is currently an area of active …

Background: Various compounds have been detected in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) as
indicators of periodontal disease activity. Therefore, the analysis of GCF may be especially …

Background: Cigarette smoking is a significant risk factor in the pathogenesis of periodontal
disease, able to influence both the subgingival microbiota and host responses. Aim: The aim …

Background/aims: This study aimed to investigate the cytokine IL‐1β and its receptor
antagonist IL‐1ra in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF), in patients with adult periodontitis …