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Immunosuppression; dexamethasone; Chronic Periodontitis; lepidiumsativum; Extract; SRP
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The Effects Of Different Extract Of Lepidiumsativum On Induced Periodontitis In Dexamethasone Immunosuppressed Rats, Hoda Elsayed, Naglaa Elkilani, Mona Farid
The Effects Of Different Extract Of Lepidiumsativum On Induced Periodontitis In Dexamethasone Immunosuppressed Rats, Hoda Elsayed, Naglaa Elkilani, Mona Farid
Al-Azhar Journal of Dentistry
Objective : The present study was designated to evaluate the effect oflepidiumsativum extract on structure and density of bone in immunosuppressedrats with induced chronic periodontitis histologically, hostometricallyas well as radiodensitometric analysis by digital radiography assessment(vista scan). Materials and methods: A total 36 wistar male ratswere divided randomly into 6 groups (6 rats/group). The study samplewas divided into:I - Control group: in this group rats were fed witha normal diet.II-Control group with ligature: without receiving dexamethasoneinjection, a sub marginal cotton ligature.III-Vehicle group:in this group rats were received a weekly dose of dexamethasone for 6weeks and received sub marginal cotton ligature (no …