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Effect of interleukin-1 gene polymorphism in a periodontally healthy Hispanic population treated with mucogingival surgery.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Feb 2002
Caffesse Raul G, De La Rosa R M, De La Rosa G M, Weltman Robin
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OBJECTIVES: A genetic test for susceptibility of periodontal disease has been introduced. A positive test indicates a risk factor for more severe periodontal destruction. The prevalence of genotype positive subjects has been reported around 30%. In a Mexican population, we have found a 26% prevalence of genotype positive individuals. Few studies have reported the response to therapy in these individuals. The...
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