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

Kose O., Arabaci T., Kizildag A., Erdemci B., Eminoglu D. O. , Gedikli S., ...More

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

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 52 Issue: 3
Publication Date: 2017
Doi Number: 10.1111/jre.12409
Title of Journal : JOURNAL OF PERIODONTAL RESEARCH
Page Numbers: pp.438-446

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.