This research aims to explore the influence of vitamin D on the body's defense system by examining its impact on specific proteins involved in immune response and inflammation in the soft tissues surrounding dental implants. Also aims to determine how vitamin D levels affect these proteins and their role in protecting peri-implant tissues from microbial infections and inflammation.
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Peri-implant sulcus fluid vitamin D levels and clinical parameters correlation
Timeframe: At the day of visit (Day 0)- Peri-implant clinical assessments and peri-implant sulcus fluid collection
The correlation between vitamin D and the antimicrobial peptide LL-37
Timeframe: Laboratory tests were completed after all samples were collected.
Mucosal Inflammation
Timeframe: At the day of visit (Day 0)
Probing Pocket Depth
Timeframe: At the day of visit (Day 0)
Width of Keratinized Mucosa
Timeframe: At the day of visit (Day 0)