The Association Between Thalassemia Major and Periodontal Health

Akcali A., Ceneli S. K., Gumus P., Buduneli N., Lappin D. F., Ozcaka O.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.86, no.9, pp.1047-1057, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 86 Issue: 9
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2015.140639
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1047-1057
  • Keywords: Beta-thalassemia, cytokines, gingivitis, interleukins, lymphocytes, osteoclasts
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional study is to compare the local and systemic levels of soluble receptor activator of nuclear factor-kappa B ligand (sRANKL), osteoprotegerin (OPG), a proliferation-inducing ligand (APRIL), B-cell activating factor (BAFF), interleukin (IL)-6, and IL-8 in bio-fluids of patients with thalassemia major (TM) with or without gingivitis.