Salivary Apelin Levels and Periodontal Findings in Individuals With/Without Type 1 Diabetes and Varying Degrees of Gingival Inflammation.
OBJECTIVE To evaluate salivary apelin levels in individuals with and without type 1 diabetes presenting an intact periodontium and varying degrees of plaque-induced gingival inflammation. METHODS Saliva samples were collected; and whole-mouth clinical periodontal measurements were recorded in type 1 diabetes and syst...