The histologic condition of the gingival tissues was determined prior to and 4 weeks after scaling and curettage, then 4 months after periodontal osseous surgery in a group of eight patients with chronic periodontitis. The histopathologic changes were correlated with variations in mast cell population following the different modes of periodontal therapy.
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