Estimation of Levels of Salivary Pyridinoline Cross-Linked Carboxyterminal Telopeptide of Type I Collagen (ICTP) in Periodontally Healthy and Diseased Patients at Various Time Intervals Before and After Periodontal Therapy

The bacterial plaque in the tooth-supporting tissues is the main cause of inflammatory conditions called periodontal diseases. Thus, the aim of this study is to determine the levels of intercellular matrix protein (ICTP) in patients with gingivitis and periodontitis and those who are periodontally healthy, both before and after treatment at different times.