Reza Hemmati

[ 1 ] - The Effect of Smoking on Mast Cells Density and Angiogenesis in Chronic Periodontitis

Background and objective:Gingival bleeding reduction in smokers has been associated with decreased blood vessel density. The mechanism of suppressive effect of cigarette smoking on blood vessel density is not precisely defined. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of smoking on angiogenesis by assessing mast cells density and VEGF expression in chronic peri...