Background and aims. Melatonin is a circulating hormone that mainly released from the pineal gland. It possesses antioxidant, free-radical scavenging, immune-enhancing properties. A growing number of studies reveal complex role for melatonin in influencing various diseases, including diabetes periodontal diseases. The aim this study was to examine possible links between salivary levels type II Materials methods. total 30 diabetic patients, patients with disease age- BMI-matched controls were...

Today's prevalence of obesity is dramatically increasing and a two-way interaction between higher body mass index (BMI) oral health described in scientific litterature. Accordingly, the present study was aimed to evaluate relation BMI indicators. In this cross-sectional study, 240 individuals according their were placed following experimental groups; underweight (BMI<18), normal weight (18≤BMI≤24.9), overweight (25≤BMI≤29.9) obese (30≤BMI). Plaque (PI), gingival (GI), bleeding on probing...

Background and aims. Anticariogenic effects of different mouthrinses have been shown previously. In this in vitro study the anticariogenic polyphenol extract green tea with 0.05% fluoride, 0.2% chlorhexidine fluoride-chlorhexidine were compared. Materials methods. This was performed on 50 maxillary premolars 5 groups: 1) normal saline; 2) a 10% solution extract; 3) fluoride; 4) chlorhexidine; 5) fluoride-chlorhexidine. Each tooth placed tube which contained cariogenic solution. Every day...

Although salivary alkaline phosphatase (ALP) can balance deand remineralization processes of enamel, there is no evidence regarding its effects on the concentrations calcium and phosphate in saliva. The present study aims to determine relationship between ALP activity In this cross-sectional study, we evaluated markers 120 males, ages 19 44 years. All participants provided 5 mL unstimulated whole saliva level enzyme as well were measured using a colorimetric method. Data gathered analyzed by...

The relationship between the level of salivary alpha amylase activity and pain severity in patients with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis Objectives: Assessment dental is very challenging dentistry.Previous studies have suggested that elevated may contribute to increased physical stresses.There a close association plasma norepinephrine under stressful conditions.The aim this study was evaluate levels pulpitis.Materials Methods: Thirtysix (20 females 16 males) severe tooth due were...

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a concerning problem in dentistry and HIV-infected patients may experience root caries due to different risk factors. The aim of this study was find the prevalence selected Iranian HIV-positive population.One hundred seven IV drug users, based on ELISA Western Blot test, were divided into two groups: group 1: 2: HIV-negative individuals. According T-CD4(+) cell count, subjects 1 placed subgroups: Moderate (200 mm(-3) < cells <500 mm(-3)) Severe...

ABSTRACT Aim The aim of this report is to introduce a rare case in which an infected keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) was initially diagnosed and treated as dentoalveolar abscess. Background Keratocystic benign neoplasm that can be secondarily infected. However, cervical soft tissue abscess formation result cyst or condition few have only been described the existing literature. Also, there has single regarding coincidence traumatic bone keratocytic date. Case patient 29-year-old male,...

Objective: Obesity is a worldwide concern that may lead to type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, etc. Several serum biomarkers have been identified in the saliva of obese individuals, including inflammatory cytokines, adipokines, insulin, and cortisol. The present study aimed compare salivary interleukin-6 (IL-6), interleukin-8 (IL-8), C-reactive protein (CRP) levels total antioxidants capacity (TAC) individuals with normal-weighted ones. Methods: In this case-control study, 92...

In this article published in Cell J, Vol 17, No 1, 2015, on pages 159-162, the authors found that affiliation of second author address 2 was missed during formatting paper. Therefore, we corrected it. The would like to apologize for any inconvenience.

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to evaluate the association between salivary adipokine levels, including leptin, chemerin, resistin and interleukin‐6, with body mass index (BMI), waist wrist circumference appetite in patients type 2 diabetes. Methods In this cross‐sectional study, 104 participants were divided into three groups: 35 diabetic patients, pre‐diabetic individuals 34 healthy controls. Unstimulated saliva samples collected using spitting method, levels of interleukin‐6 measured...

Background: According to the high prevalence of iron (Fe) deficiency anemia, it is highly important reach simple and cost-effective methods for accurate diagnosis. Considering that saliva, as a diagnostic substance great value, present study aimed compare amount salivary Fe total iron-binding capacity (TIBC) levels patients with anemia healthy individuals. Methods: In this descriptive-analytic cross-sectional study, thirty 20-40-year-old women participated in case (patients anemia) control...

Dental caries is a prevalent chronic human infection worldwide and several plants have shown anticariogenic properties through antibacterial activity against oral pathogens. The present study aimed to assess of Verbascum speciosum, in search novel agents for the prevention treatment dental caries.Hydro-alcoholic extracts from flowers total aerial parts plant were prepared by maceration. Antibacterial Streptococcus mutans (ATCC 35668) sobrinus 27607) was investigated agar diffusion...