Comparison of salivary statherin and beta-defensin-2 levels, oral health behaviors, and demographic factors in children with and without early childhood caries

Comparison of salivary statherin and beta-defensin-2 levels, oral health behaviors, and demographic factors in children with and without early childhood caries

Abstract Background Early childhood caries (ECC) is a widespread pediatric dental condition that is influenced by a combination of biological, behavioral, and demographic factors. Salivary biomarkers, including beta-defensin-2 (BD-2) and statherin (STATH), offer potential as non-invasive tools for d...

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Main Authors: Maryam Koopaie, Faezeh Khajehreza Shahri, Roshanak Montazeri, Sajad Kolahdooz, Majid Mardani Shahri, Elham Moshkbouy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Oral Health
Subjects:
Early childhood caries
Saliva
Beta-defensins
Statherin
Biomarkers
Socioeconomic status
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12903-025-06252-3
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