Salivary Cortisol and Periodontitis Severity: A Cross-Sectional Biomarker-Based Assessment of Stress and Inflammation.

Med Sci (Basel) · 2025 · PMC12372139 · PMID 40843742

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However, there was a highly significant difference in smoking status between Grade B and Grade C patients, with a markedly higher proportion of smokers in Grade C (78.8%) compared to Grade B (26.5%) ( p < 0.001).

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