Genetic polymorphisms of inflammatory and bone metabolism related proteins in a population with dental implants of the Basque Country. A case-control study
Irene Lafuente-Ibáñez-de-Mendoza,
Xabier Marichalar-Mendia,
Amaia Setién-Olarra
et al.
Abstract:Background
Peri-implantitis (PI) is a frequent inflammatory disorder characterised by progressive loss of the supporting bone. Not all patients with recognised risk factors develop PI. The aim of this study is to evaluate the presence of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of inflammatory and bone metabolism related proteins in a population treated with dental implants from the Basque Country (Spain).
Methods
We included 80 patients with diagnosi… Show more
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