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Sep 2026
The Expression of Neuropeptides in Pulpitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
BACKGROUND Neuropeptides play key roles in the inflammatory, nociceptive and reparative processes of the dental pulp. Their upregulation has been frequently observed in inflamed pulps, suggesting potential diagnostic value supporting a role for neurogenic inflammation in symptomatic irreversible pulpitis. OBJECTIVES...
N. Watson, D. Edwards, Q. Vuong et al.
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