Association of Gingival Crevicular Fluid Cortisol/Dehydroepiandrosterone Levels With Periodontal Status

Cakmak O., Alkan B. A., Ozsoy S., Sen A., ABDÜLREZZAK Ü.

JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY, vol.85, no.8, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 85 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1902/jop.2014.130787
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Erciyes University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: The aim of the present study is to examine whether anxiety and depression scale scores change with regard to clinical periodontal status and to investigate the association between the levels of stress-related hormones in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and extent/severity of periodontal disease.