Dental Plaque, Gingival Inflammation, and Elevated Levels of Interleukin‐6 and Cortisol in Gingival Crevicular Fluid From Women With Stress‐Related Depression and Exhaustion

Abstract

Women with stress-related depression and exhaustion had more plaque accumulation, GI and increased levels of IL-6 and cortisol in GCF compared to normal controls, suggesting that depression might affect immune function, which could lead to impaired periodontal health.