title: Low dose irradiation as a treatment for gingivitis.
abstract: Improved dental hygiene has decreased the incidence of dental caries and focused attention on periodontal diseases. Gingivitis is the inflammation and/or ulceration of gingival tissue caused by anaerobic bacteria. Ionizing radiation produces a variety of oxygen species from the water in our tissues; each is highly toxic for anaerobic. The hypothesis is: low dose irradiation should be an effective treatment for gingivitis.
authors.affiliation: 1719 Brandon Woods Dr., Lawrence, KS 66047, USA. tdl108@sunflower.com
authors.forename: T D
authors.initials: TD
authors.lastname: Luckey
mesh_terms: D001421:Bacteria, Anaerobic / Q000528:radiation effects*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000276:immunology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity / Q000528:radiation effects*; D011839:Radiation, Ionizing