Comparison of Alveolar Bone Loss, Alveolar Bone Density and Second Metacarpal Bone Density, Salivary and Gingival Crevicular Fluid Interleukin-6 Concentrations in Healthy Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women on Estrogen Therapy

Abstract

The results of the study suggest that changes in alveolar bone density and levels of bone resorptive cytokines in saliva may be secondary to changes in menopausal status. These changes may predispose loss of alveolar bone with resultant loss of teeth.