Periodontal treatment restores gingival crevicular fluid and serum periostin levels
By Aysegul Sarı, Oguzhan Ozcan, Filiz Kaçmaz, Anton Sculean, Alpdogan Kantarci
Originally at onlinelibrary.wiley.com
Summary & scoring by The Bell Brief (Dr. Jennifer Bell) using the Drill-Down Protocol (Drill-Down Score) — not the original publisher.
Why it matters for dental
Periodontists and general dentists who treat periodontitis can now cite peer-reviewed evidence that non-surgical periodontal therapy measurably restores periostin levels in gingival crevicular fluid and serum, providing an objective biomarker for treatment success.
Key points
- Published EarlyView in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology, a top-tier peer-reviewed source.
- Periostin levels in both crevicular fluid and serum rose significantly after periodontal therapy, indicating biologic healing.
- Supports use of periostin testing as an adjunctive outcome measure in periodontal practice and research.
- Relevant to specialists, researchers, and practices tracking regenerative or anti-inflammatory treatment outcomes.
Who should care
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