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Interplay between vitamin D receptor FokI polymorphism and smoking influences Porphyromonas gingivalis proportions in subgingival plaque.
Journal of clinical periodontology - 1 Aug 2020
Torrungruang Kitti, Chantarangsu Soranun, Sura Thanyachai, Thienpramuk Lalitsara
Abstract excerpt
AIM: This cross-sectional study investigated the effect of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) FokI polymorphism and its interactions with smoking/drinking on the proportions of periodontal pathogens and periodontitis severity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: FokI genotyping and bacterial quantification were performed using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Periodontitis severity was determined using mean clinical attachment...
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