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Investigation of carbonic anhydrase 6 gene polymorphism rs2274327 in relation to the oral health status and salivary composition in type 2 diabetic patients.
Acta odontologica Scandinavica - 1 Nov 2020
Mrag Marwa, Hamdouni Haithem, Gouiaa Aslem, Omezzine Asma, Ben Amor Faten, Kassab Asma
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to investigate the oral manifestations and salivary composition in type 2 diabetics with periodontitis and to evaluate their association with CA6 gene polymorphism rs2274327. METHODS: Oral examination was performed by a single periodontist for 300 type 2 diabetics. Whole unstimulated saliva and blood were collected. The salivary pH, buffer capacity and flow rate were...
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