Publications by authors named "H R Meghana"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the effect of smokeless tobacco (SLT) on the levels and activity of superoxide dismutase (SOD), a key antioxidant enzyme, in human saliva.
- Researchers collected and compared saliva samples from 32 SLT users and 32 non-users, revealing that SOD activity is higher in SLT consumers initially, suggesting a compensatory response to oxidative stress.
- Over time, as tobacco use continues, SOD levels decrease, indicating a decline in the body's defense against oxidative damage, which may contribute to the development of oral lesions and cancer.
Re: Stability of tapered and parallel-walled dental implants: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Clin Implant Dent Relat Res
December 2023