Gingival crevicular fluid levels of interleukin-18 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha in type 1 diabetic children with gingivitis

ConclusionsIn diabetic children with good metabolic control, T1DM did not affect the GCF levels of IL-18 and TNF- α in the presence of gingivitis. However, increased GCF TNF-α levels in children with gingivitis confirm that TNF-α is closely related to gingival inflammation.Clinical relevanceType 1 diabetes mellitus is not associated with GCF interleukin-18 and tumor necrosis factor-alpha levels in children with gingivitis.
Source: Clinical Oral Investigations - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research