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Estimation and comparison of osteopontin levels in plasma in subjects with healthy periodontium and generalized chronic periodontitis and its assessment after scaling and root planing

Suruchi Hans, Amita Mali

Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology · 2012 · 12 citations · 10 references

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Abstract

The findings from the study suggest that Plasma OPN levels were highest in plasma from sites with periodontal destruction; however, scaling and root planing resulted in the reduction of OPN levels.

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