Effects of Tumor Necrosis Factor‐α Inhibitors Pentoxifylline and Thalidomide on Alveolar Bone Loss in Short‐Term Experimental Periodontal Disease in Rats

Abstract
The data showed a protective effect of PTX and TLD on experimental periodontitis, suggesting a role for TNF-α in the pathophysiology of periodontitis. J Periodontol 2004;75:162-168.