作者: Fawad Javed , Abdulaziz A. Al-Kheraif , Mohammad D. Al Amri , Toshinari Mikami , Fahim Vohra
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摘要: Background: Whole salivary interleukin (IL)-1β, IL-6, matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-8, and MMP-9 levels among habitual gutka chewers non-chewers (controls) have not been investigated. The aim of the present study is to assess clinical periodontal parameters whole IL-1β, MMP-8, controls.Methods: Forty-five 45 controls were included. Demographic information regarding age, sex, duration daily frequency chewing, placement in mouth, toothbrushing habits collected using a questionnaire. Periodontal parameters, including plaque index (PI), bleeding on probing (BOP), depth (PD) >3 mm, attachment loss (AL), marginal bone (MBL), number missing teeth, recorded. Unstimulated saliva samples collected, unstimulated flow rate (UWSFR) was determined. Levels measured UWS an...