The impact of psychological stress on salivary cortisol levels in periodontitis patients: a case-control study

Abstract Background Psychological stress is linked to elevated salivary cortisol levels, potentially worsening periodontitis by exacerbating inflammation. This study examines the impact of stress on cortisol levels in periodontitis patients, aiming to explore salivary cortisol as a biomarker for dis...

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Published in:BMC Oral Health
Main Authors: Mozaffer Rahim Hingorjo, Muhammad Owais, Saad uddin Siddiqui, Shazia Nazar, Yumna Shaheen Ali
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-02-01
Subjects:
Stress
Cortisol
Periodontitis
Saliva
Case-control studies
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05017-8

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-024-05017-8

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