Evaluation of active matrix metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) chair-side test as a diagnostic biomarker in the staging of periodontal diseases
VÖ Öztürk, G Emingil, K Umeizudike… - Archives of Oral …, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective There is a need for a reliable complementary diagnostic tool that ideally helps to
screen, differentiate sites, activities of and predict future periodontal tissue destruction. The
purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the screening and prevention
potential of the chair-side/point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic test of salivary active matrix
metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) levels at different stages of periodontal disease and
periodontal health. Material & methods 80 individuals were included in this study; 18 with …
screen, differentiate sites, activities of and predict future periodontal tissue destruction. The
purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the screening and prevention
potential of the chair-side/point-of-care (PoC) diagnostic test of salivary active matrix
metalloproteinase-8 (aMMP-8) levels at different stages of periodontal disease and
periodontal health. Material & methods 80 individuals were included in this study; 18 with …