Abstract:Introduction: Recent evidence shows a possible causal relationship between periodontitis and neurodegenerative diseases. Changes in the hippocampus can result in reduced cognitive functions such as behaviors associated with memory and emotions.
Objectives: Evaluate the influence of ligature-induced experimental periodontitis on the inflammation of the hippocampus of rats.
Materials and Methods: Twenty male Wistar rats, divided into Control Group (GC) and Periodontal Disease Group (GDP). GDP was ind… Show more
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