Evaluation of Periimplant Crevicular Fluid Prostaglandin E2 and Matrix Metalloproteinase-8 Levels From Health to Periimplant Disease Status: A Prospective Study

Basegmez C., Yalcin S., Yalcin F., Ersanli S., Mijiritsky E.

IMPLANT DENTISTRY, vol.21, no.4, pp.306-310, 2012 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 21 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2012
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/id.0b013e3182588408
  • Journal Name: IMPLANT DENTISTRY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.306-310
  • Keywords: prostaglandin E2, matrix metalloproteinase-8, dental implants, periimplant disease, OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANTS, DENTAL IMPLANTS, E-2, PERIODONTITIS, COLLAGENASE, MMP-8, INHIBITION, MODULATION, FIXTURES
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objective: To compare the levels of prostaglandin E-2 (PGE(2)) and matrix metalloproteinases-8 (MMP-8) in periimplant crevicular fluid (PICF) after osseointegration and loading.