Melatonin prevents radiation-induced oxidative stress and periodontal tissue breakdown in irradiated rats with experimental periodontitis

Kose, O.; Arabaci, T.; Kizildag, A.; Erdemci, B.; Eminoglu, D.; Gedikli, S.; Ozkanlar, S.; Zihni, M.; Albayrak, M.; Kara, A.; Kermen, E.

doi:10.1111/jre.12409

Melatonin prevents radiation-induced oxidative stress and periodontal tissue breakdown in irradiated rats with experimental periodontitis

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JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH, vol.52, no.3, pp.438-446, 2017 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 52 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1111/jre.12409
Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.438-446
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Background and ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze the biochemical and histochemical effects of radiation therapy and protective melatonin administration on periodontal tissues in rats with experimental periodontitis.