Specific bacterial antibodies in the inflamed human gingiva.

This Thesis is brought to you for free and open access by the Theses and Dissertations at Loyola eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Master's Theses by an authorized administrator of Loyola eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. ACRN:)Wt.EOOEMENT 1 wish to thank Doctor Anthony Gargiulo tor his continued tnterest and advise during the past two years of my training. To Doctor Patrick Toto, my thanks tor his guidance In pTeparlng this thesis and for his example as a devoted scientist. The eneouragmant and continued interest of Doctor Harr.y Starl11eno Jr. and his example In the applications or sound biologic principles to the practice of good dentistry are greatly appreciated. 1 also wish to thank Doctors Eugene Grandell and A1 Petru!i. tor thetr technical assistance. My thanks and appreciation especially go to Doctor William P. Schoen who ultimately 1. respon$lble tor ~ being In the dental protesslon. His guidance and encouragement have been of unlimited help to me. HIs devotion to the dental profession Is an example to me that I will never torget.