Acid challenge exacerbates activation of matrix metalloproteinases in permanent teeth undergoing radiotherapy

• Main Authors: Alexandra Mussolino de QUEIROZ (Author), Claudia María Carpio BONILLA (Author), Taíssa Cássia de Souza FURTADO (Author), Regina Guenka PALMA-DIBB (Author), Harley Francisco de OLIVEIRA (Author), Maya Fernanda Manfrin ARNEZ (Author), Fabrício Kitazono de CARVALHO (Author), Francisco Wanderley Garcia PAULA-SILVA (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Pesquisa Odontológica, 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of acid challenge on the activation of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) in the Dentinoenamel junction of primary and permanent teeth submitted to radiotherapy. For this purpose, a total of 178 dental fragments obtained from molars were use...