ACTA ODONTOLOGICA SCANDINAVICA, vol.76, no.2, pp.92-97, 2018 (Journal Indexed in SCI)
Objective: Impairment of the lipid metabolism could affect the periodontal disease; increased oxidative stress may have a role in this relationship. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the role of menopause in the relationship between hyperlipidemia and periodontal disease via oxidative stress markers in saliva.