Evaluation of Galectin-3 Levels in GCF And Saliva of Patients With Different Periodontal Diseases

Inclusion Criteria: 1. For healthy group: individuals with less than 10% bleeding on probing area, having a probing depth less than 4mm and no loss of attachment were included in the study. 2. For the gingivitis group: individuals with 10% or more bleeding on probing area, having a probing depth of less than 4mm and no attachment loss. 3. For the periodontitis group that has not received periodontal treatment in the last 6 months 4. For the periodontitis group: individuals with 30% or more bleeding on probing area, at least 2 teeth not adjacent to each quarter jaw with a depth of 5 mm or more and 4 mm or more attachment loss, coronal 1/3 and more on radiography (horizontal and / or vertical) bone loss. 5. Presence of a minimum of 15 natural teeth. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Individuals with any known systemic disease. 2. Pregnant and lactating women. 3. Individuals that received periodontal treatment within the last 6 months. 4. Individuals with a history of systemic antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs within the last 3 months. 5. Former or current smokers.