33 research outputs found
Reduced platelet hyper-reactivity and platelet-leukocyte aggregation after periodontal therapy
Characterization of oral polymorphonuclear neutrophils in periodontitis patients: a case-control study
Association of serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) levels against two periodontal pathogens and prothrombotic state: a clinical pilot study
Oral polymorphonuclear neutrophil characteristics in relation to oral health:A cross-sectional, observational clinical study
Polymorphonuclear neutrophils in periodontitis and their possible modulation as a therapeutic approach
The main focus of this review is polymorphonuclear neutrophilic granulocytes. Polymorphonuclear neutrophils play a pivotal role in normal host resistance to subgingival dental‐plaque biofilm. Both hyper‐ and hypo‐responsiveness of the immune system toward the microbial challenge in periodontitis have been described. We review polymorphonuclear neutrophil physiology with emphasis on the role of neutrophil functions and dysfunctions in periodontitis. Text boxes are given at the end of each subsection, which present the current knowledge on neutrophil‐modulating agents as a potential therapeutic approach in periodontitis