Title

Origin and function of the cellular components in gingival crevice fluid.

Authors

Delima, Andrew J.; Van Dyke, Thomas E.

Abstract

Discusses the origin and function of the cellular components in gingival crevice fluid. Anatomical origin of the cells of the gingival crevice fluid; Presence of pathogenic plaque in the etiology and pathogenesis of periodontal disease; Survival tactics of two periopathogens; Cells of the gingival epithelium; Possible protective role of the oral epithelium; Cells of the host immune response.

Subjects

GINGIVAL fluid; PERIODONTIUM

Publication

Periodontology 2000, 2003, Vol 31, Issue 1, p55

ISSN

0906-6713

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1034/j.1600-0757.2003.03105.x