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Quantitation of gingival polymorphonuclear leukocyte exudation in dogs
Author(s) -
Kraal J. H.,
Bowles R. D.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal of periodontal research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.31
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0765
pISSN - 0022-3484
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0765.1977.tb00127.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , polymorphonuclear leukocyte , medicine , acrylic resin , chemistry , biochemistry , in vitro , organic chemistry , coating
A method to harvest polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMN) from a defined gingival area in dogs was developed. The method consists of repeated washings of the gingiva with a small acrylic tray and counting cells in the rinses. The method was tested and it appears that the PMN counts relate to the number of cells that emanate from the gingival tissue during a given period of time. Although cell counts from individual rinses vary, it is possible to register differences in PMN exudation rates such as occur when gingiva becomes inflamed.