The role of systemic statins in the inception and healing of apical periodontitis: a systematic review
Francesca Ideo,
Matteo Francesco Manca,
Sadia Niazi
et al.
Abstract:Objectives
Statins are a category of medications widely used to reduce plasma LDL-cholesterol levels, that also possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and immunomodulatory action.
The aim of this systematic review was to explore the effects of systemic statins therapy on the development and treatment of apical periodontitis (AP) on humans and animals.
Material and methods
Three electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Sc… Show more
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