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Sangeeta Muglikar
India
Research Article
A Study to Evaluate the Relationship between Il-1β and Tnf-Α Levels In Gcf in Non-Smoker, Previous or Current Smoker Female Patients with Chronic Periodontitis
Author(s): Shami Ajit Gokhale*,Girish Byakod,Rashmi Hegde,Sangeeta Muglikar,Ashwini Gokhale
Shami Ajit Gokhale*,Girish Byakod,Rashmi Hegde,Sangeeta Muglikar,Ashwini Gokhale
Background: It has been postulated that the association between periodontal disease and systemic conditions may be because of the confounding effects of smoking. Studies of this type rarely investigate the adverse pregnancy outcomes like preterm birth or low birth weight. This study evaluates relationship between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare and evaluate the relationship between IL-1β and TNF-α levels and adverse pregnancy outcomes in females with a history of smoking and non- smokers.
Materials and methods: 40 pregnant women recruited in a hospital were examined. Data including history of smoking or passive smoking before pregnancy was collected. Patients with advanced gingivitis and perio.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1122.1000270