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(Reference retrieved automatically from Web of Science through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Gingival crevicular fluid biochemical markers in periodontal disease: A cross-sectional study

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Author(s):
Perozini, Caroline [1] ; Chibebe, Priscilla C. A. [1, 2] ; Pereira Leao, Mariella Vieira ; Queiroz, Celso da Silva [3, 1] ; Pallos, Debora [1]
Total Authors: 5
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Taubate, Fac Dent, Dept Periodont, Taubate - Brazil
[2] Univ Taubate, Inst Basico Biociencias, Taubate - Brazil
[3] Paulista Univ UNIP, Sao Paulo - Brazil
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Quintessence International; v. 41, n. 10, p. 877-883, NOV-DEC 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 17
Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the levels of interleukin-1 beta (IL-1 beta) and alkaline phosphatase (ALP) in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and correlate these measurements with clinical characteristics of healthy patients and patients with gingivitis and periodontitis. Method and Materials: Thirty-six individuals were subdivided into three groups of 12: control, gingivitis, and periodontitis groups. GCF samples were obtained from 2 sites for each patient. GCF volume was measured with the Periotron 8000; IL-1 beta levels were evaluated using the ELISA technique; ALP was measured by the kinetic method. Results: Mean levels of IL-1 beta and ALP in the 3 groups were, respectively, 22.34 +/- 16.53 mu L/site and 7.68 +/- 2.46 U/L in the control group; 41.46 +/- 27.98 mu L/site and 9.80 +/- 1.53 U/L in the gingivitis group; and 105.97 +/- 89.26 mu L/site and 11.56 +/- 1.82 U/L in the periodontitis group. The amount of IL-1 beta in the periodontitis group was significantly higher than in the other groups, but no significant difference was found between the control group and the gingivitis group. The amount of ALP differed significantly among the 3 groups (P < .05). A positive correlation was observed among IL-1 beta levels, GCF volume, and probing depth. There was no evidence for a correlation between IL-1 beta and ALP levels. Conclusion: Monitoring immune markers may give additional information on healthy or diseased sites. (Quintessence Int 2010; 41: 877-883) (AU)