Melatonin in Periodontal Diseases: A Review

Is Photodynamic Therapy Effective in Treatment of Periodontal Diseases? A Review of Literature

Study of Porphyromonas gingivalis in periodontal diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: The mouth cavity hosts various types of anaerobic bacteria including Porphyromonas gingivalis, which causes periodontal inflammatory diseases. P. gingivalis is a gram-negative oral anaerobe and is considered as a main etiological factor in periodontal diseases. Several studies have reported a relationship between P. gingivalis in individuals with periodontal diseases and a critical ...

relationship between salivary melatonin level and periodontal diseases

statement of the problem melatonin has powerful antioxidant effects, has an immunomodulatory role, stimulates the synthesis of type i collagen fibers, and promotes bone formation. melatonin is also secreted in the saliva, although its role in the mouth is not known well purpose the aim of this study was to examine the correlation between salivary melatonin level and periodontal diseases materia...

Melatonin expression in periodontal disease.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE It was the purpose of this study to examine the relationship between periodontal diseases and melatonin level. MATERIAL AND METHODS Forty-six patients with periodontal disease, together with 26 age- and gender-matched healthy controls, were included. Periodontal status was assessed using the Community Periodontal Index. Plasma and salivary melatonin levels were determ...

Advanced Drug Delivery Systems in Treating Periodontal Diseases-A Review

Periodontal disease is a world-wide prevalent chronic infection which is caused by acummulation of specific microrganisms or group of microrganisms in the dental plaque,resulting in progressive loss of the alveolar bone around the teeth with increased probing depth and recession or both.If left untreated it can lead to loosening and subsequent loss of teeth.It prevails in all groups,ethinicitie...