Analysis of collagen fibers in human gingival tissues using picrosirius red stain under polarized microscope

Background: Collagen fibers are the main element of gingival connective tissue and contribute a leading role in the preservation of structural integrity and tissue function. Hence, its degradation is regarded as the main marker of periodontal disease progression. Aim: The aim of this study is to ana...

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Main Authors: Anu Chandran, Rahul Bhandary, Nina Shenoy, Urvashi Ashwin Shetty
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
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Online Access:http://www.jisponline.com/article.asp?issn=0972-124X;year=2021;volume=25;issue=2;spage=106;epage=111;aulast=Chandran