Evaluation of tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α) levels in plasma and their correlation with periodontal status in obese and non-obese subjects
<b>Background:</b> Obesity is emerging as a significant health problem worldwide and is a risk factor for various systemic diseases. Periodontal disease is a multifactorial inflammatory disease. Recent evidence points to a link between obesity and periodontal disease, and a role for tumo...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2010;volume=14;issue=4;spage=217;epage=221;aulast=Khanna |