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Associations between peri-implant crevicular fluid volume, concentrations of crevicular inflammatory mediators, and composite IL-1A -889 and IL-1B +3954 genotype. A cross-sectional study on implant recall patients with and without clinical signs of peri-implantitis.
Clinical oral implants research - 1 Apr 2007
Lachmann Stefan, Kimmerle-Müller Evi, Axmann Detlef, Scheideler Lutz, Weber Heiner, Haas Robert
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OBJECTIVES: To assess possible relationships between peri-implant crevicular fluid (PICF) volumes, biochemical markers of the peri-implant immune response, and periodontitis-associated genotype. MATERIAL AND METHODS: PICF samples from 29 implant maintenance patients, 24 wearing overdentures, five having single crowns and bridgework (11 patients with peri-implantitis and 18 individuals with healthy peri-implant...
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