Assessment of MMP levels in reversible and irreversible pulpitis and a randomized controlled trial comparing clinical success of two different calcium-silicate cements in pulpotomy treatment of primary molars with an 18-month follow-up

• Main Authors: Hazal Ezgi Gerihan (Author), Dilşah Çoğulu (Author), Özant Önçağ (Author), Asude Durmaz (Author), Elif Hasibe Kuru (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs) are critical enzymes involved in the remodeling and defense mechanisms of dental pulp tissue. While their role in permanent teeth has been extensively studied, research focusing on MMPs in primary teeth remains limited. This gap highlights the nee...