THE IMPACT OF SMOCKING ON THE SALIVARY LEVELS OF RANKL AND OPG IN PACIENTS WITH GENERALIZED, STAGE III, GRADE B, PERIODONTITIS
The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of smoking on salivary RANKL and OPG levels in patients with generalized, stage III, grade B periodontitis. Material and methods: The salivary concentrations of RANKL and OPG were determined for 18 patients, aged between 23 and 50 years old, of whi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Romanian Dental Association for Education
2021-04-01
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Series: | Romanian Journal of Medical and Dental Education |
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Online Access: | https://journal.adre.ro/the-impact-of-smocking-on-the-salivary-levels-of-rankl-and-opg-in-pacients-with-generalized-stage-iii-grade-b-periodontitis/ |