Beneficial Effects of Melatonin on Periodontitis Management: Far More Than Oral Cavity

Beneficial Effects of Melatonin on Periodontitis Management: Far More Than Oral Cavity

Periodontitis as a highly prevalent chronic infection/inflammatory disease can eventually lead to tooth loss and masticatory dysfunction. It also has a negative impact on general health and largely impairs quality of life. The tissue destruction during periodontitis is mainly caused by the excessive...

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Main Authors: Chuan Wang, Leilei Wang, Xiaoxuan Wang, Zhengguo Cao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
Subjects:
periodontitis
tissue destruction
systemic comorbidities
melatonin
adjunctive treatment
host-modulation therapy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/23/14541

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