Abstract
BACKGROUND: The involvement of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in periodontal pathology is unclear but will be modulated by in vivo antioxidant defence systems. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine both local (saliva and gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) and peripheral (plasma and serum) antioxidant capacity in periodontal health and disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Twenty non-smoking volunteers with chronic periodontitis were sampled together with twenty age- and sex-matched, non-smoking controls. After overnight fasting, saliva (whole unstimulated and stimulated) and blood were collected. Total antioxidant capacity (TAOC) was determined using a previously reported enhanced chemiluminescence method. RESULTS: GCF antioxidant concentration was significantly lower (p
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 515-521 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Periodontology |
Volume | 31 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2004 |
Keywords
- gingival crevicular fluid
- plasma
- periodontitis
- gender
- antioxidant