Effects of Systemic Simvastatin on the Concentrations of Visfatin, Tumor Necrosis Factor- α, and Interleukin-6 in Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes and Chronic Periodontitis.

Conclusion: Periodontal destruction and diabetes have a synergistic effect on the elevation of inflammatory cytokine levels. Simvastatin may be beneficial in improving periodontal health among diabetic patients. PMID: 30186882 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Immunology Research)

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