Role of Neutrophils in Periodontal Diseases

It is well accepted that the destruction characteristic of periodontal diseases is a result of an imbalance between the host inflammatory process and specific pathogenic bacteria residing in the periodontal crevicular space. The protective nature of the host response enables the majority of the population to fend off the bacterial insult that constantly threatens the health of the supporting tissues of the dentition. One of the major players on this inflammatory and immunologic battleground is the polymorphonuclear leukocyte (PMN) or Neutrophil. The relationship of neutrophils to the periodontal tissues is equivalent to the proverbial double edged sword.

About the author

Dr Nitika Narula earned her Master Degree in Dentistry in Periodontology from Maharishi Markendeshwar university in 2011. She is currently working assistant professor at the Sarabha Dental Coleege, Ludhiana, Punjab, India. Her research interests include Bone Grafts, Lasers and Implants.

Product details

• Authors: Sumi Bembi, Sumit Bembi, Jyoti Mago, Nitik Narula Bembi, Nitika Narula Bembi
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.04.2015
• EAN: 9783659442438
• ISBN: 978-3-659-44243-8
• No. of pages: 180
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Dentistry