Aging effects in the expression of macrophages in post ‐treatment apical periodontitis lesions

ConclusionThe intensity of the macrophage staining was greater in the connective tissue of cysts and granulomas alike in the younger/middle age adult patients, suggesting that these cells participate actively in this tissue. Immune responses in older patients may be compromised, suggesting that there is a greater tendency for the endodontic treatment of these patients to fail.

Source: Special Care in Dentistry - July 1, 2017 Category: Dentistry Authors: Nat ália Freire Almeida, Sabrina de Castro Brasil, Dennis de Carvalho Ferreira, Luciana Armada Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research