Evaluation of GCF levels of leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein and TNF-α in stage III periodontitis patients: A case–control study
Background Periodontitis results from interactions between oral biofilms and the host immune response, with acute-phase proteins indicating disease presence. This study measured leucine-rich alpha-2 glycoprotein (LRG) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) levels before and after full-mouth disinfection. Their levels...