Biomarkers in periodontal health and diseases

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Author Details : Kajol Verma*, Amrinder Singh

Volume : 9, Issue : 2, Year : 2024

Article Page : 64-67

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijpi.2024.014

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Abstract

Cause of tooth loss in world is periodontitis which is a bacterial infection whose pathogenesis has complex immune response. The diagnosis is based upon patient’s periodontal health, full mouth bleeding score, full mouth plaque score, probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, recessions, mobility, and migration. For early diagnosis of periodontitis chair side diagnostic tests are available which are used by periodontist. There are many biomarkers for periodontitis which help in early detection like: MMP-8 (Metalloproteinase-8), MIP-1? (Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha), IL-1 β (Interleukin-1beta), IL-6 (Interleukin-6), and HB (Hemoglobin), and their combinations.
 

Keywords: Biomarkers, Periodontitis, GCF, Polymorphism, Inflammation, Microbes

How to cite : Verma K, Singh A, Biomarkers in periodontal health and diseases. IP Int J Periodontol Implantol 2024;9(2):64-67

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