Association between single point aMMP8 levels and previous periodontal disease progression – a long-term follow-up after 10 years in patients with stage III/IV periodontitis

Key Points

• Increased active-MMP-8 levels correlate with worsening periodontal disease progression over 10 years.
• The research highlights a potential biomarker, active-MMP-8, that may enhance diagnosis and monitoring accuracy.
• Analysis focuses on the long-term impact of active-MMP-8 as a biomarker in patients with advanced periodontitis.
• The findings suggest a need for further investigation into active-MMP-8's role in clinical practices for periodontal care.