Smokers have a risk of developing periodontal disease. Matrix metalloproteinases (MMP) play a significant role in periodontal tissue destruction. In this study possible relationship between smoking and gingival tissue expression of gelatinases in chronic
Rahşan Atasoy ŞENTÜRK +3 more
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Comparison of hematological parameters among chronic periodontitis patients and healthy individuals
Some of the most common oral disorders are periodontal disease. Variation in hematological parameters in chronic periodontitis patients could affect the type of treatment and its overall outcomes.
Chris Noel Timothy, Arvina Rajasekar
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Occurrence of periodontal pathogens among patients with chronic periodontitis [PDF]
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of the periodontal pathogens that form the red complex (Tannerella forsythia, Porphyromonas gingivalis and Treponema denticola) and Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans in patients with chronic periodontitis.
Farias, B.C. +6 more
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Scotland Registry for Ankylosing Spondylitis (SIRAS) – Protocol [PDF]
Funding SIRAS was funded by unrestricted grants from Pfizer and AbbVie. The project was reviewed by both companies, during the award process, for Scientific merit, to ensure that the design did not compromise patient safety, and to assess the global ...
Dean, Linda E +10 more
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Subgingival periodontal pathogens associated with chronic periodontitis in Yemenis [PDF]
Il a été rapporté que le profil microbien sous-gingival associé à la parodontite différait significativement selon l'emplacement géographique. Le but de cette étude était d'évaluer l'association entre un panel d'agents pathogènes bactériens parodontaux présumés et la parodontite chronique chez les Yéménites.
Nezar N. Al-Hebshi +3 more
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The Redox Properties of Polyphenols and Their Role in ROS Generation for Biomedical Applications
The dual redox nature of polyphenols enables antioxidant activity and controlled reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation. This review details the biomedical applications of polyphenols in materials such as nanoparticles, coatings, and hydrogels for antimicrobial, tissue regeneration, and cancer therapies.
Jose Bolaños‐Cardet +7 more
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A Comparative Evaluation of Serum Magnesium in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Patients with and without Periodontitis - A Clinico-biochemical Study [PDF]
Introduction: Magnesium is an essential cation playing a crucial role in many physiological functions and its imbalance is associated with greater number of pathological situations.
Akshatha Shetty +3 more
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Probiotic Biotherapy: Discussing its Influential Role in Oral Health [PDF]
Introduction: Probiotics are widely known for their health promoting benefits, especially with its association to gastrointestinal health. For many years, most research has been focused on the prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections or ...
Florez, Karla, Sullano, Claudette
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Lactoferrin. A natural glycoprotein involved in iron and inflammatory homeostasis [PDF]
Human lactoferrin (hLf), an iron-binding multifunctional cationic glycoprotein secreted by exocrine glands and by neutrophils, is a key element of host defenses.
Cutone, Antimo +4 more
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Fibrinogen Degradation Products and Periodontitis: Deciphering the Connection [PDF]
Introduction: Fibrinogen degradation products (e.g. D-dimer) arise from digested fibrin clots and fibrinogen. Elevated concentrations accompany activation of coagulation and fibrinolysis and indicate chronic inflammatory diseases. D-Dimer tests are a
Shweta Dikshit
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