Comparative evaluation of micronutrient status in the serum of diabetes mellitus patients and healthy individuals with periodontitis

• Main Authors: Thomas Biju (Author), Kumari Suchetha (Author), Ramitha K (Author), Ashwini Kumari M (Author)
• 格式: 圖書
• 出版: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications, 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• 主題: article
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<b>Background:</b> Periodontal diseases are microbial induced chronic inflammatory conditions characterized by infiltration of leukocytes, loss of connective tissue, alveolar bone resorption, and formation of periodontal pockets. In response to periodontal pathogens, the leukocytes (PMN)...