Does thyroid dysfunction influence inflammatory mediators in experimental periodontitis?

Conclusions. Thyroid dysfunction, especially hyperthyroidism, may play an important role in the pro-inflammatory response in periodontitis. Hyperproduction of inflammatory mediators in thyroid dysfunction can induce a noticeable damage in the whole apparatus of the periodontium, thereby causing progression of periodontitis.PMID:34523300 | DOI:10.2478/enr-2021-0014
Source: Endocrine Regulations - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research