Insights to Preventive Dentistry by Evaluating Lactoferrin for Caries Control and Periodontal Disease Prevention

Background: Salivary defensins play an important role in periodontal disease prevention. This study evaluated the role of salivary lactoferrin, an antimicrobial peptide, in preventive dentistry by assessing its expression in caries and periodontal disease patients. Methods: After study approval,...

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Main Authors: Rehana Kausar, Maleeha Khurram, Shaher Bano, Tahmeena Atiq, Ammara Anwar, Attique Ur Rehman, Kanwal Fatima
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: ziauddin University 2025-04-01
Series:Pakistan Journal of Medicine and Dentistry
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Online Access:https://ojs.zu.edu.pk/pjmd/article/view/3618
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