[The influence of drug supported initial treatment on the content of interleukin 1 in the gingival sulcus fluid in patients with plaque associated gingivitis].

Abstract

In 32 patients with plaque associated gingivitis the effect of initial treatment for 2 respectively 4 weeks on the gingival index (GI) and the interleukin 1 (IL 1) content in the gingival sulcus fluid (SSF) was investigated. After successful clinical treatment a decrease of the IL 1 level was found. The importance of the IL 1 content of the gingival sulcus fluid as a sensitive parameter for therapy control is discussed.