Association between vitamin D receptor gene polymorphisms and chronic periodontitis among Libyans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Chronic periodontitis (CP) is a common oral disease characterized by inflammation in the supporting tissue of the teeth 'the periodontium', periodontal attachment loss, and alveolar bone loss. The disease has a microbial etiology; however, recent findings suggest that the genetic factors, such as vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene polymorphisms, have also been included.

Aim

Investigation of the relationship between VDR gene polymorphisms and CP among Libyans.

Materials and methods

In this study, we examined 196 unrelated Libyans between the ages of 25 and 65 years, including 99 patients and 97 controls. An oral examination based on Ramfjord Index was performed at different dental clinics in Tripoli and information were collected using a self-reported questionnai

SUBMITTER: El Jilani MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4368710 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature