Background: Dentofacial infection resulting from untreated dental caries or periodontal disease is a serious disease that can spread to deeper tissues of the face and neck.
Objectives: The present study aimed to analyze the salivary cytokine profile and oxidative stress parameters as potential biomarkers of acute odontogenic infections in children.
Material And Methods: The prospective study group (DI) consisted of 28 children aged 3-17 years with acute dentofacial infections, and the control group (CG) comprised 52 children aged 4-17 years with uncomplicated dental caries.