Gingival Crevicular Fluid Levels of Osteoprotegerin (OPG) in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women with or without Chronic Periodontitis

ConclusionsThe current data revealed that GCF OPG levels were lower in periodontitis patients and phase I therapy resulted with increased GCF OPG levels, however those alterations were statistically insignificant. In addition, present data suggested that menopause do not seem to have a significant effect on periodontal status or response to phase I treatment, within the limits of this study (Source: Journal of Dentistry)
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