TNF- α Level in Saliva as Early Detection of Periodontitis to Prevent Theseverity of Preeclampsia in Pregnant Women

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Periodontitis is a chronic inflammation of periodontal tissue that is often found in the oral cavity. 20-50% of the world's population experiences periodontitis. Pregnant women tend to experience higher alveolar bone resorption due to the changes in estrogen levels. Pregnant women with preeclampsia experience an increase in TNF- compared to pregnant women in normal circumstances. TNF- is a protein that can be used as a detection for tissue damage.