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Interleukin-1 gene polymorphisms and long-term stability following guided tissue regeneration therapy.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Apr 2000
De Sanctis M, Zucchelli G
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Specific interleukin (IL)-1 gene polymorphisms are associated with an increased susceptibility to severe periodontitis, increased inflammation, and increased likelihood of tooth loss during the maintenance phase after conventional periodontal therapy. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the impact of genotype on the maintenance of gained clinical attachment obtained after guided tissue...
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