Evaluation of Biochemical Parameters and Local and Systemic Levels of Osteoactive and B-Cell Stimulatory Factors in Gestational Diabetes in the Presence or Absence of Gingivitis

Gumus P., Ozcaka O., Ceyhan-Ozturk B., Akcali A., Lappin D. F., Buduneli N.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.86, no.3, pp.387-397, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 86 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2014.140444
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.387-397
  • Keywords: B-cell activating factor, diabetes, gestational, gingivitis, interleukins, osteoprotegerin, tumor necrosis factor ligand superfamily member 13, PERIODONTAL-DISEASE, CREVICULAR FLUID, PREGNANCY OUTCOMES, INHIBITORY FACTOR, CYTOKINE LEVELS, SERUM-LEVELS, ONCOSTATIN-M, KAPPA-B, MELLITUS, RECEPTOR
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as varying glucose intolerance, with first onset or recognition in pregnancy. This study evaluates clinical and biochemical parameters in a possible association between GDM and gingivitis.