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Effect of the interleukin-1 genotype on outcomes of regenerative periodontal therapy with bone replacement grafts.
Journal of periodontology - 1 Oct 2004
Weiss Oren I, Caton Jack, Blieden Timothy, Fisher Susan G, Trafton Sarah, Hart Thomas C
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BACKGROUND: Previous studies have shown an association between a specific genotype for the inflammatory cytokine interleukin (IL)-1 and the severity of periodontal disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of the IL-1 genotype on the outcomes of periodontal surgical regenerative treatment with bone replacement grafts. METHODS: Forty-four patients with interproximal intrabony defects were...
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