Abstract
Cause of tooth loss in world is periodontitis which is a bacterial infection whose pathogenesis has complex immune response. The diagnosis is based upon patient’s periodontal health, full mouth bleeding score, full mouth plaque score, probing depth, clinical attachment level, bleeding on probing, recessions, mobility, and migration. For early diagnosis of periodontitis chair side diagnostic tests are available which are used by periodontist. There are many biomarkers for periodontitis which help in early detection like: MMP-8 (Metalloproteinase-8), MIP-1α (Macrophage inflammatory protein-1 alpha), IL-1 β (Interleukin-1beta), IL-6 (Interleukin-6), and HB (Hemoglobin), and their combinations.
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