Serum biomarker levels in smokers and non-smokers following periodontal therapy. A prospective cohort study

Abstract Background To compare presence and levels of serum cytokines in smokers and non-smokers with periodontitis following periodontal therapy. Methods Thirty heavy smokers and 30 non-smokers with stage III or IV periodontitis were included in this prospective cohort study. Clinical data and bloo...

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Main Authors: Lorenz V. Knie, Knut N. Leknes, Ying Xue, Stein Atle Lie, Dagmar F. Bunæs
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-04-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-04196-8