Effect of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on salivary myeloperoxidase levels: A biochemical study.

Background: Myeloperoxidase (MPO), the most abundant protein in neutrophils, is the focus of inflammatory pathologies. MPO could participate in the initiation and progression of periodontal disease.

Materials And Methods: A total of 60 patients with healthy gingiva, gingivitis, periodontitis between age group of 20-55 years were selected.