Influence of Periodontal Status and Periodontopathogens on Levels of Oral Human β‐Defensin‐2 in Saliva

Abstract

Salivary HBD-2 protein concentration was higher in patients with CP compared with healthy individuals or patients with gingivitis. These different protein concentrations were not related to the frequency of periodontopathogens. Clinical inflammatory profile had a higher impact on salivary HBD-2 levels than bacteria.