Saliva and Serum Levels of Pentraxin‐3 and Interleukin‐1β in Generalized Aggressive or Chronic Periodontitis

Abstract

It may be suggested that PTX3 is related with periodontal tissue inflammation. Its salivary concentrations may have a diagnostic potential. Additional intervention and follow-up studies coupling PTX3 concentrations with microbiologic analysis would better clarify its role in periodontal diseases.