Immune culprits linked to inflammation and bone loss in gum disease identified
Wednesday, October 17, 2018 - 18:20
in Health & Medicine
An unhealthy population of microbes in the mouth triggers specialized immune cells that inflame and destroy tissues, leading to the type of bone loss associated with a severe form of gum disease, according to a new study in mice and humans. The findings could have implications for new treatment approaches for the condition.