THE ROLE OF CYTOKINES IN PERIODONTOLOGY

This book explores the pivotal role of cytokines in periodontal health disease and healing. Cytokines are small signaling proteins that regulate cellular communication immune responses and tissue remodeling. In health they maintain homeostasis by coordinating cell growth differentiation and matrix synthesis. In inflammation cytokines like IL-1 IL-6 TNF-? and IL-17 contribute to tissue destruction and bone resorption. The book discusses their mechanisms receptors classification and involvement in immune modulation chemotaxis and wound healing. It also highlights anti-inflammatory cytokines such as IL-10 and TGF-? in repair processes and examines cytokine storms and their systemic implications. Therapeutic strategies targeting cytokines are explored as potential adjuncts in periodontal treatment. With extensive literature support this book provides a comprehensive understanding of cytokines as key mediators in periodontology.