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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"aggressive periodontitis"”.
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C-reactive Protein Levels in Generalized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients
… There is mounting evidence to indicate that periodontitis may be a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). Periodontitis may be linked to CVD as either an etiologic mechanism or a predisposing factor that can hasten disease progression. Proinflammatory cytokines, elevated fibrinogen, …
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Interleukin-6 Levels in Generalized and Localized Aggressive Periodontitis Patients
… LEVELS IN GENERALIZED AND LOCALIZED AGGRESSIVE PERIODONTITIS PATIENTSBy Bindu Reddy, D.D.S.A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science at the Virginia Commonwealth UniversityVirginia Commonwealth University, 2004Major Director: …
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Monocyte Modulation of Disease Pathogenesis and Progression in Localized Aggressive Periodontitis
Localized Aggressive Periodontitis (LAgP) is an aggressive, early onset form of periodontitis characterized by a unique myeloid cell phenotype. In addition to its bacterial origin, the unique phenotype of the myeloid cell contributes to disease pathogenesis and progression through mechanisms …
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QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF AGGREGATIBACTER ACTINOMYCETEMCOMITANS IN DENTAL PLAQUE SAMPLES OF MOROCCAN SCHOOL CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT PERIODONTITIS
… studies reported a relatively high prevalence of periodontitis among adolescents in Morocco. The importance of the composition of subgingival plaque and the presence and proportion of Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans to the total plaque bacteria in the pathogenesis of periodontitis is not …
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Do Down's Syndrome patients in Scotland have access to appropriate treatment and support for aggressive periodontal disease?
… receive appropriate treatment and support for aggressive periodontal disease. My literature review will consist of three parts. The first part will look at the relationship between Down's Syndrome (DS) and aggressive periodontitis. The second part will identify treatments relevant to this …
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Proteomic Investigation of Salivary Biomarkers in Periodontal Diseases
… concentrations were significantly elevated in periodontitis than in gingivitis or health. LL-37 was significantly elevated in aggressive periodontitis (AgP) compared with chronic periodontitis (CP) and gingivitis/health. Periodontal therapy reduced the salivary levels of HNP 1-3. Diabetes, …
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Evaluation of Antibiotic Drug Synergisms Against Periodontal Aggregatibacter Actinomycetemcomitans
… is major putative bacterial pathogen in human periodontitis, particularly in aggressive periodontitis in younger-aged individuals. Systemic administration of certain antibiotics in combination have been demonstrated to exert synergistic antimicrobial effects against A. actinomycetemcomitans, …