Abstract
Interleukin-17 is a cytokine derived from T cells. This cytokine has a role in beginning and continuing a pro-inflammatory sensitivity and the development of periodontal disease. To investigate the effect of IL-17 levels in the gingival crevicular fluid of smokers compared with the non-smokers with chronic periodontitis. GCF samples were taken from the deepest pocket affected by periodontal disease (attachment loss ≥ 3mm) from 14 subjects of smokers and 11 subjects of non-smokers. The examination of IL-17 levels using ELISA. There were no significant differences in total IL-17 levels in GCF between smokers and non-smokers with chronic periodontitis and there was no significant change in IL-17 levels in GCF related to the amount of cigarette consumption. Smoking did not significantly affect total levels of IL-17 in chronic periodontitis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 199-202 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of International Dental and Medical Research |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
Keywords
- Chronic periodontitis
- GCF
- IL-17
- Smoking