The role of systemic statins in the inception and healing of apical periodontitis: a systematic review

Abstract Objectives Statins are a category of medications widely used to reduce plasma LDL-cholesterol levels, that also possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory action. The aim of this systematic review was to explore the effects of systemic statins therapy on the development...

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Main Authors: Francesca Ideo, Matteo Francesco Manca, Sadia Niazi, Francesco Mannocci, Giulia Bardini, Elisabetta Cotti
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-023-03472-3