Increase in receptor activator of nuclear factor κB ligand/osteoprotegerin ratio in peri-implant gingiva exposed to Porphyromonas gingivalis lipopolysaccharide

• Main Authors: Takahiro Shuto (Author), Takanori Wachi (Author), Yoshinori Shinohara (Author), Hiroki Nikawa (Author), Seicho Makihira (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Elsevier, 2016-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background/purpose: The prevalence of peri-implant diseases, including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, is increasing. The aim of this study was to elucidate the pathological mechanisms of inflammation and alveolar bone resorption in peri-implant tissues. To do this, we fabricated inflam...