The role of systemic statins in the inception and healing of apical periodontitis: a systematic review

• Main Authors: Francesca Ideo (Author), Matteo Francesco Manca (Author), Sadia Niazi (Author), Francesco Mannocci (Author), Giulia Bardini (Author), Elisabetta Cotti (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2023-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Objectives Statins are a category of medications widely used to reduce plasma LDL-cholesterol levels, that also possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory action. The aim of this systematic review was to explore the effects of systemic statins therapy on the development...