Local and systemic levels of aMMP-8 in gingivitis and stage 3 grade C periodontitis.

Zeynep Pinar KelesBeral AfacanGulnur EmingilTaina TervahartialaTimur KoseTimo Sorsa

Published in: Journal of periodontal research (2020)

These findings support the involvement of aMMP-8 in periodontal diseases and suggest that its local and systemic levels can reflect stage 3 grade C periodontitis. Moreover, aMMP-8 in GCF and serum seems to have a potential to differentiate between gingivitis and periodontal health.

Keyphrases

healthcare
public health
mental health
human health
health information
climate change
health promotion