Figure 1.
A) represents clinical aspect from control group, tongue is represented in T and the first molar by arrow. B) Clinical aspect of the periodontitis group, presenting gingival papilla with alteration in color, severe edema and bleeding after slight probe. C) Gingival Bleeding Index (GBI) scores. D) Mobility (M) of the 1st molar. E) MDA level. F) Myeloperoxidase (MPO) levels. G) Sum of alveolar bone loss (ABL). H) Probing Pocket Depth (PPD). GBI scores, M, MDA and GSH levels, ABL and PPD presented significantly higher values in periodontitis group than control group. * p < 0.05.