Reactive oxygen species and antioxidant defense mechanisms in the oral cavity: a literature review. Academic Article

abstract

• Through dental procedures and environment, periodontal tissues are exposed to many types of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Recently, various forms of antioxidants have been introduced as an approach to fight dental diseases and improve general gingival health. This article focuses on the classification of antioxidants and the link between oxidative stress and periodontal disease. The protective mechanisms of antioxidants and how routine dental procedures may increase ROS is discussed. The final section reviews the effect of tobacco products on gingival health and disease.

authors

• Opperman, Lynne
• Svoboda, Kathy

published proceedings

• Compend Contin Educ Dent

author list (cited authors)

• San Miguel, S. M., Opperman, L. A., Allen, E. P., & Svoboda, K.

citation count

• 5

complete list of authors

• San Miguel, Symone M||Opperman, Lynne A||Allen, Edward P||Svoboda, Kathy KH

publication date

• January 2011

published in

• Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)  Journal

keywords

• Antioxidants
• Dental Materials
• Humans
• Nicotine
• Oxidative Stress
• Periodontal Diseases
• Reactive Oxygen Species

PubMed Central ID

• 23738797

start page

• E10

end page

• E15

volume

• 32

issue

• 1