Gingival Crevicular Fluid Vaspin and Omentin Levels in Obese Patients With Chronic Periodontitis

Exclusion criteria

• ✕. Aggressive periodontitis,
• ✕. Periapical pathologies
• ✕. Excessive forces including mechanical forces from orthodontics and occlusion
• ✕. Systemic diseases (e.g., diabetes mellitus; cancer; human immunodeficiency virus; or disorders that could affect adipokines levels and the periodontal conditions)
• ✕. Chronic high-dose steroid therapy, radiation or immunosuppressive therapy
• ✕. Pregnancy, lactation,
• ✕. Smoking within the past five years, or allergy or sensitivity to any drug.
• ✕. Had no history of periodontal therapy or drug therapy (e.g., anti-inflammatories, antibiotics, or any other pharmacological treatment) for at least six months.