Article
Different contribution of BRINP3 gene in chronic periodontitis and peri-implantitis: a cross-sectional study.
BMC oral health - 11 Mar 2015
Casado Priscila L, Aguiar Diego P, Costa Lucas C, Fonseca Marcos A, Vieira Thays C S, Alvim-Pereira Claudia C K, Alvim-Pereira Fabiano, Deeley Kathleen, Granjeiro José M, Trevilatto Paula C, Vieira Alexandre R
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Peri-implantitis is a chronic inflammation, resulting in loss of supporting bone around implants. Chronic periodontitis is a risk indicator for implant failure. Both diseases have a common etiology regarding inflammatory destructive response. BRINP3 gene is associated with aggressive periodontitis. However, is still unclear if chronic periodontitis and peri-implantitis have the same genetic...
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