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VALDERRAMA, G. et al. The association between IL-1 and chronic periodontal disease: A literature review (I). Avances en Periodoncia [online]. 2005, vol.17, n.2, pp.89-95. ISSN 2340-3209.

The aim of this bibliographic review is describing the actions played by the interleukins, especially IL-1 in development of chronic periodontal disease and it’s presence in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF). Most of the reviewed articles show a strong relationship between high levels of these cytokines and the periodontal status of the patient.Thus, IL-1 becomes in en excellent marker for detecting the severity and progression of chronic periodontal disease.

Palabras clave : Interleukin; IL-1; chronic periodontal disease.

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