Salivary 8-Hydroxydeoxyguanosine – a valuable indicator for oxidative DNA damage in periodontal disease

Conclusion A higher salivary 8-OHdG level seems to depict an increased oxidative stress during periodontal disease. Our study indicated that 8-OHdG levels in saliva appear to reflect status of periodontal health.
Source: The Saudi Journal for Dental Research - Category: Dentistry Source Type: research