Gingival crevicular fluid and saliva stress hormone levels in patients with chronic and aggressive periodontitis

Cakmak O., Tasdemir Z., Aral C. A., Dundar S., Koca H. B.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.43, no.12, pp.1024-1031, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 43 Issue: 12
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1111/jcpe.12614
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1024-1031
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: This cross-sectional study aims to analyse cortisol and dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and saliva in generalized aggressive periodontitis (GAP) and generalized chronic periodontitis (GCP) patients, as well as in periodontally healthy individuals (C).