Pro-oxidant status and matrix metalloproteinases in apical lesions and gingival crevicular fluid as potential biomarkers for asymptomatic apical periodontitis and endodontic treatment response

• Main Authors: Dezerega Andrea (Author), Madrid Sonia (Author), Mundi Verónica (Author), Valenzuela María A (Author), Garrido Mauricio (Author), Paredes Rodolfo (Author), García-Sesnich Jocelyn (Author), Ortega Ana V (Author), Gamonal Jorge (Author), Hernández Marcela (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2012-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinases -9 and -2 are involved in periodontal breakdown, whereas gingival crevicular fluid has been reported to reflect apical status. The aim of this study was to characterize oxidant balance a...