Salivary Cortisol-Marker of Stress Response to Different Dental Treatment

UNLABELLED The measurement of salivary cortisol provides a stress-free, non-invasive collection procedure, which reflects the changes in the hormone plasma levels. The aims of the present study were to determine the level of stress displayed by healthy patients who underwent different types of routine dental treatment procedures and to detect a possible correlation between cortisol and oxidative stress in periodontal disease. MATERIAL AND...