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Cytokine levels (pg/mL) in the gingival crevicular fluid (means ± standard deviation); log expression, at T0, T1, and T2; and baseline, 6 and 12 months
| Means ± standard deviation | p value | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| T0 | T1 | T2 | ||
| IL-1β | 1.1109 ± 0.6558 | 1.1558 ± 0.6423 | 1.3411 ± 0.6259 | p = 0.38, NS |
| TNF-α | 0.3426 ± 0.3392 | 0.4677 ± 0.3179 | 0.4707 ± 0.3044 | p = 0.19, NS |
| MMP-8 | 3.8683 ± 1.0388 | 3.8500 ± 1.0735 | 3.8481 ± 1.5249 | p = 0.99, NS |
