Melatonin and Periodontal Disease: A Review
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چکیده
Melatonin is an indoleamine derivative synthesised mainly in the pineal gland. Its association with periodontal disease and treatment exogenous supplementation of via oral route, topical application as local drug delivery has been documented evidences literature. This review article focuses on melatonin functions periodontium which includes its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiresorptive immunomodulatory properties.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International journal of applied dental sciences
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['2394-7489', '2394-7497']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22271/oral.2023.v9.i2b.1723