Role of toll ‐like receptor 2 in inflammation and alveolar bone loss in experimental peri‐implantitis versus periodontitis

ConclusionThis study suggests that TLR‐2 mediates bone loss in both peri‐implantitis and periodontitis. However, different molecular features may exist in the pathogenesis of the two diseases.

Source: Journal of Periodontal Research - September 5, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: X. Yu, Y. Hu, M. Freire, P. Yu, T. Kawai, X. Han Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research