2017
DOI: 10.21767/2471-299x.1000056
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Periodontitis- A Review

Abstract: The early form of periodontitis is gingivitis where inflammatory changes including bleeding and swelling are restricted to marginal gingiva and surrounding connective tissue, without the involvement of periodontal ligament. Periodontitis occurs when inflammatory changes reach the periodontal ligament and alveolar bone ultimately leading to tooth loss. The underlying cause of the disease is the presence of a polymicrobial biofilm that forms as plaque on the tooth surface and the resulting host response that thi… Show more

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“…These cytokines promote insulin resistance and plasma sCD163, which is regarded as a longer duration circulating marker of TNF-α. Hence, the tissue and serum concentrations of sCD163 are increased in type II diabetic patients with obesity [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…These cytokines promote insulin resistance and plasma sCD163, which is regarded as a longer duration circulating marker of TNF-α. Hence, the tissue and serum concentrations of sCD163 are increased in type II diabetic patients with obesity [11].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%