Determination of Cortisol and Dehydroepiandrosterone Levels in Saliva for Screening of Periodontitis in Older Japanese Adults

• Main Authors: Toshihiro Ansai (Author), Inho Soh (Author), Aiko Ishisaka (Author), Akihiro Yoshida (Author), Shuji Awano (Author), Tomoko Hamasaki (Author), Kazuo Sonoki (Author), Yutaka Takata (Author), Tadamichi Takehara (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hindawi Limited, 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background. Recent reports have found a positive relationship between periodontitis and the hormones cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA). We investigated the associations between those levels and periodontitis in never-smokers and smokers of elderly subjects. Subjects and Methods. Cortisol an...