Evaluation of salivary BDNF levels in gingivitis and periodontitis: a preliminary research.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oral health is closely related to physical health, life comfort, and functional needs. Gingivitis is a condition that means hardening of the gum tissue, prone to redness, swelling, or bleeding due to different reasons. Periodontitis damages the soft tissue around the teeth. It is a serious gum infection that destroys the bone that supports a person's teeth, if left untreated. BDNF is a member of the neurotrophin family, playing roles in the survival, growth, and function of neurons in the central and peripheral nervous system. This study aims to determine and compare salivary BDNF levels in individuals with periodontal disease and healthy controls, and to assess its relationship with clinical periodontal parameters.

Methods

After the participants were informed and

SUBMITTER: Tahiroglu V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11987314 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature