AD	antioxidative defense
AOPPs	advanced oxidative protein products
BOP	bleeding on probing
BRP	Brazilian red propolis
CAT	catalase
CG	control group
CHX	chlorhexidine
FPN	ferroportin
GBI	gingival plaque bleeding index
GCF	gingival crevicular fluid
GI	gingival index
MPO	myeloperoxidase activity
MTC	matricaria therapy chamomilla
NI-TI	nickel-titanium
NO	nitric oxide
OS	oxidative stress
PCR	polymerase chain reaction
PD	probing depth
PI	plaque index
ROS	reactive oxygen species
SOD	superoxide dismutase
TAC	total antioxidant capacity
TBARS	thiobarbituric acid reactive substances
TG	treatment group
TOS	total oxidant status
VPI	visible plaque index