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Association between genetic polymorphisms in the promoter region of the defensin beta 1 gene and persistent apical periodontitis.
International endodontic journal - 1 Jan 2021
Antunes L S, Carvalho L, Petean I B F, Antunes L A, Freitas J V, Salles A G, Olej B, Oliveira D S B, Küchler E C, Sousa-Neto M D
Abstract excerpt
AIM: To evaluate the association between the promoter region of defensin beta 1 (DEFB1) genetic polymorphisms and persistent apical periodontitis (PAP) in Brazilian patients. METHODOLOGY: Seventy-three patients with post-treatment PAP (PAP group) and 89 patients with root filled teeth with healed and healthy periradicular tissues (healed group) were included (all teeth had apical periodontitis lesions at the...
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