Matrix metalloproteinase-8 and substance P levels in root canal exudates of nonvital teeth

• Main Authors: Su-Jung Shin (Author), Woocheol Lee (Author), Jae-Il Lee (Author), Seung-Ho Baek (Author), Kee-Yeon Kum (Author), Won-Jun Shon (Author), Kwang-Shik Bae (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry, 2011-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Objectives The aim of this study was to investigate levels of matrix metalloproteinase-8 (MMP-8) and substance P (SP) in root canal exudates during root canal treatment (RCT) of nonvital, painful teeth. Materials and Methods Patients scheduled for nonsurgical RCT were prospectively selected; the stu...