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ArticleInternational journal of clinical pediatric dentistry2026

Evaluation of Salivary Nitric Oxide Levels in Odontogenic Lesions.

Suhair Cherukunnummal, Tps Gopinath, S Naresh, N Suchetha Kumari, Priya Alva, Srinidhi Rai, Ashwitha Acharya, D Deepthi, S Harshitha

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Suhair CherukunnummalMBBS Student, KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Deralakatte, Karnataka, India.
Tps GopinathDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Karnataka, India.
S NareshDepartment of Biochemistry, SSPM Medical College and Lifetime Hospital, Kasal, Maharashtra, India.
N Suchetha KumariDepartment of Research and Development, Srinivas Institute of Medical Science and Research Centre, Srinivas University, Mukka, Karnataka, India.
Priya AlvaDepartment of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Deralakatte, Karnataka, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4439-4270
Srinidhi RaiDepartment of Biochemistry, KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Deralakatte, Karnataka, India.
Ashwitha AcharyaCentral Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Deralakatte, Karnataka, India.
D DeepthiCentral Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Deralakatte, Karnataka, India.
S HarshithaCentral Research Laboratory, KS Hegde Medical Academy, NITTE (Deemed to be University), Mangaluru, Deralakatte, Karnataka, India.

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Abstract

Aim: The study aimed to assess the salivary nitric oxide levels in patients with odontogenic lesions. Materials and methods: The study included 60 individuals: 30 confirmed cases of odontogenic lesions (study group) and 30 healthy controls. Using the Griess reaction method, saliva samples were collected from each participant, and the concentration of nitric oxide was determined as total nitrates and nitrites. Results: The data indicate that salivary nitric oxide levels were significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group. Reduced nitric oxide levels in those with odontogenic lesions may indicate a deterioration in the body's defenses against infection. Conclusion: Elevated nitric oxide levels in healthy individuals support the role of nitric oxide in oral health by modulating the immune response and inhibiting bacterial growth. How to cite this article: Cherukunnummal S, Gopinath TPS, Naresh S,

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Griess reactionImmune responseNitric oxideOdontogenic lesionsSaliva

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