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  • Expression of C Reactive Pr...
    Dimofte, Alina-Ramona; Gheorghe, Dorin Nicolae; Popescu, Dora Maria; Mitruț, Ioana; Mărășescu, Petre Costin; Manolea, Horia Octavian; Boldeanu, Mihail Virgil; Şurlin, Petra

    Applied sciences, 10/2023, Letnik: 13, Številka: 19
    Journal Article

    Metal-ceramic crowns (MC) have long been considered as gold standard for dental prosthetic restorations. Our study aims to evaluate the influence of MC, with conventional technology used for the framework, on the periodontal parameters and levels of C reactive protein, an inflammatory marker, in gingival crevicular fluid in patients diagnosed with periodontitis. Two groups were established: the test group T-28 teeth from the lateral area wearing a MC crown and the control group C-28 teeth without any wearing. These parameters were evaluated: probing depth, Gingival Index, and longevity of crowns. The quantitative assessment through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay of the targeted pro-inflammatory mediator was performed. There is a difference statistically significant between the groups T and C regarding the marker’s levels and gingival index, a very strong correlation between these levels and probing depth and a strong correlation between longevity and Gingival Index. Periodontal clinical parameters are more pronounced the longer the time elapsed since the application of the crowns. Expression of C reactive protein is higher in the presence of MC crowns.