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Lead
University of Messina
The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between ET-1 in patients with periodontitis. Furthermore, the objective was to determine if the periodontal status influenced ET-1 levels.
Age
21–71
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Presence of at least 16 teeth
CP with a minimum of 40% of sites with a clinical attachment level (CAL)
≥2mm and probing depth (PD) ≥4mm;
Presence of at least ≥2 mm of crestal alveolar bone loss verified on digital periapical radiographs
Presence of ≥40% sites with bleeding on probing (BOP)
You may not be if
Intake of contraceptives
Intake of immunosuppressive or anti-inflammatory drugs throughout the last three months prior to the study
Status of pregnancy or lactation
Previous history of excessive drinking
Allergy to local anaesthetic
Intake of drugs that may potentially determine gingival hyperplasia such as Hydantoin, Nifedipine, Cyclosporin A or similar drugs.
