Change of Scaling-Induced Proinflammatory Cytokine on the Clinical Efficacy of Periodontitis Treatment

Figure 1

Scatter plots of baseline proinflammatory cytokines and 4–6 mm pocket percentages (before treatment) in patients with chronic periodontitis. (a) Interleukin-1α (IL-1α). (b) Interleukin-1β (IL-1β). (c) Interleukin-6 (IL-6). (d) Interleukin-8 (IL-8). (e) Tumor necrosis factor α (TNF-α). (f) Tumor necrosis factor β (TNF-β).

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