Association of ALDH(2) genotypes and alcohol consumption with periodontitis.

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There is little information regarding the association between alcohol consumption and periodontitis risk. We assessed whether alcohol consumption and ALDH(2) genotypes were associated with periodontitis. Subjects' lifestyle was examined by a self-administered questionnaire, and the percentage of pocket depths > or = 3.5 mm was used as a periodontal parameter. ALDH(2) genotypes were determined with the use of a...

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