Caries status influence GCF MMP-9 in association with serum vitamin D: an exploratory retrospective cross-sectional study
Abstract Background MMP-9 contributes to tissue destruction in dental caries, and vitamin D deficiency may exacerbate this by increasing MMP-9 expression. Objective This study aimed to compare matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) levels in gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) among healthy, carious, and fi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-07-01
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| Series: | BMC Oral Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06616-9 |
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