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CD14 and TNFα single nucleotide polymorphisms are candidates for genetic biomarkers of peri-implantitis.
Clinical oral investigations - 1 May 2015
Rakic Mia, Petkovic-Curcin Aleksandra, Struillou Xavier, Matic Smiljana, Stamatovic Novak, Vojvodic Danilo
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OBJECTIVES: This study aims to investigate whether CD14-159 C/T and TNFα -308 A/G single nucleotide polymorphisms are associated with peri-implantitis and to evaluate their effects on bone resorption by correlating with local levels of receptor activator nuclear factor kappa-B ligand (RANKL) and osteoprotegerin (OPG). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Study population included 369 Southeastern Europe Caucasians (180 with...
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