Cytokines in gingivitis and periodontitis: from pathogenesis to therapeutic targets

N Neurath, M Kesting - Frontiers in Immunology, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Chronic inflammatory processes in the oral mucosa and periodontitis are common disorders
caused by microflora and microbial biofilms. These factors activate both the innate and …

Salivary microbial shifting in hypertensive patients with chronic periodontitis after scaling and root surface debridement

AN Abdullah, OAM Al-Habib, SA Mohammed - Molecular Biology Reports, 2024 - Springer
Objectives This study aimed to evaluate the impact of scaling and root surface debridement
(SRP) on salivary bacterial counts and systolic and diastolic blood pressure in hypertensive …